Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

Also called Golden Groundsel, Leopard Plant

AKA Senecio clivorum 'Desdemona'
Orange-gold daisy-like flowers form loose clusters on dark stems
Leaves emerge bronze-purple and fade to dark green by midseason
Leaf undersides remains bright purple
Large lily-pad-like leaves, 20-25 cm wide
Bloom Time: Late June to late August
Flower Size: 6-8 cm
Flower Height: 15 cm above the foliage

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
Gold

HEIGHT:
100-110 cm

SPREAD:
80-90 cm

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1g

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Ligularia are best grown in a cool, moist location, in a well-drained soil, in partial shade. Protection from the hot afternoon sun will help prevent wilting. Great perennial for the back border.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Wet Soils

FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Spr-Sum
Summer

HABIT:
Mounding
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Purple
Green (dark)
Bronze

LANDSCAPE USES:
Woodland/woods edge
Specimen