Ligularia sibirica var. speciosa
Fischer's leopard plant
L. fischeri is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial up to 2m high with coarsely toothed, kidney-shaped light green basal leaves, up to 40cm across, on long stalks, the stem leaves smaller and on shorter stalks, and racemes up to 75cm long of yellow flowerheads, 5cm across, in midsummer, followed by seeds with downy hairs which are tinged brown or purple; the leaves are eaten as a vegetable or pickle in Korea
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Brown Purple | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
- Temperate Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun but with some shade at midday, in deep, reliably moist soil, in a position sheltered from strong drying winds; good for waterside planting
Propagation
Propagate by seed in containers outdoors in autumn or spring, or by division in spring or after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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