Scientific Name
Ligularia stenocephala
Common Name
Ligularia

Characteristics

Season
summer
Height
48-60 inches
Hardiness
USDA Hardiness Zone 5-7
Flower Color
yellow
Soil
moist soil high in organic matter
Exposure
light shade, afternoon shade
Propagation
division
North Carolina Regions
Mountains
Comments
Ligularia is grown for its imposing spires of bright yellow flowers. 'The Rocket' is a cultivar known for its more compact, 18-24" tall spires of lemon yellow flowers. Ligularia will not tolerate hot midday sun, when the leaves wilt.
Origin
China

Prepared by: orginally by Alice B. Russell, retired Extension Specialist, NC State University
                     maintained and expanded by Erv Evans, Consumer Horticulturist, NC State University

Images: ©Alice B. Russell and Erv Evans

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