Height:

3.0-4.0 Feet

Spread:

2.0-3.0 Feet

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Orange Shades

Foliage Color:

Purple shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Late Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rain Garden Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Bog Plant Border Plant Container Cut Foliage Specimen Focal Point

Origin:

Not Native to North America

Ligularias are at their best when grown in cool, moist locations in part shade. Protection from the hot, afternoon sun in the south is essential to prevent wilting. They are a natural for the pond side where there is a constant supply of moisture, though they do require good drainage.

Growing Temperature:

Rooting out: 60-68° F
Growing: 68-72° F

Holding Temperature:

40-50° F outdoors

Soil PH:

5.8-6.2

EC (What is EC?):

1.5-2.5 pour through method

Fertility:

Feed 100-125 ppm N at each watering.

Vernalization:

8-12 weeks of cold is required for flowers.

Pests & Diseases:

No major pests or diseases, but watch for leaf scorch (due to sun, dark-leaved forms) and wilt (due lack of water in direct sun).

Potting & Timing:

Bulking up the year before planned sales is highly recommended, especially when growing in larger containers.

Moisture:

Moderate to moist.

Planting Level:

Crown even with soil line.

PGRs/Pinching:

Proper spacing and growing conditions are the best option to control overall size.

Lighting:

Ligularia requires long days to flower. Provide moderate shade to prevent foliage burn and stress.

Awards

Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 2012

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