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Herbaceous Perennial

Ligularia sibirica

A clump-forming, compact, herbaceous perennial to around 100cm in height, with basal rosettes of broadly ovate leaves emerging from strong rhizomes. In mid to late summer, the clusters of small, yellow fertile florets are surrounded by narrow, bright yellow ray florets and supported by often purplish red-tinged bracts. These open in sequence from the lowest upwards

Synonyms
Cineraria sibirica
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming, Columnar upright
Genus

Ligularia are robust herbaceous perennials, with large, often attractively lobed leaves and yellow or orange, daisy-like flower-heads in terminal racemes or branching clusters

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Eurasia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, deep, reliably moist soil, in full sun or partial shade. Shelter from strong winds. Plants often wilt on bright windy days

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring, or after flowering

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required. Cut down withered stems in winter/early spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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