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Plainview Farm :: Perennials :: Jeffersonia-Lychnis :: Ligularia
Ligularia | lig-yew-LAH-ree-ah | No Common Name
So long as gardeners bow to the reality that 'The Rocket' usually wilts on hot summer afternoons,
this plant should be planted in all gardens, as it is statuesque and elegant. If the temporary wilting of foliage is too
discordant for your garden, it is probably best for your nervous system to find another plant for
the site. The bright yellow spires take center stage in August. And all ligularias have great, bold
foliage that create interest in the garden all season long. The fall-blooming ‘Othello’ produces
dark green leaves tinged with smoke and waits until September to flower. Sheltering ligularia
from the blazing afternoon sun will help deal with the wilt problem, but proper soil preparation
is key. Remember, compost retains moisture very effectively. And don’t forget, these plants
love our cool summers. Expect spread to 30 inches. For those with smaller gardens, the Dutch have developed a new ligularia that is only 20’ tall. ‘Little Lantern’ offers the same brightly colored yellow spikes - only shorter.
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Ligularia dentata Britt-Marie Crawford
The orange-yellow flowers arising above the glossy chocolate foliage in August makes this an eye-catching plant for the shaded area of your garden.
Needs consistent moisture for best results.
Price: $16.99 |
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Ligularia dentata Othello
Orange daisy-like flowers bloom in September.
All season long, the dramatic foliage makes a statement in the garden.
Expect some self-seeding.
Beware of slugs and snails.
Price: $9.99 |
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Ligularia hessei Gregynog Gold
Orange-yellow flowers begin to bloom in late August.
This ligularia sports daisy-type flowers and long-stemmed heart-shaped foliage.
Beware slugs and snails.
Price: $9.99 |
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Ligularia Little Lantern
Bright yellow flowers begin to bloom in July.
This new dwarf form is from Holland and makes it possible to use this great plant in smaller gardens..
Price: $12.99 |
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Ligularia Little Rocket
The dwarf Rocket!
Yellow spires arise in the August garden.
This dwarf form makes it possible to grow this lovely plant in smaller gardens.
Needs consistent moisture for best performance.
Price: $12.99 |
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Ligularia palmatiloba
Golden yellow flowers begin to bloom in mid August.
The deeply cut, tropical-looking foliage makes this an unusual specimen in the garden.
Price: $9.99 |
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