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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
H5Botanical 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
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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