Ligularia (Ligularia spp.)

Sun Needs:

• Part shade to full shade
• Prefers some direct sunlight but thrives in shaded conditions, especially in hot climates

Bloom Time:

• Mid to late summer (typically July to August)

Size:

Height: 2 to 4 feet tall (depending on variety)
Width: 1 to 2 feet wide

Attributes:

• Large, bold, and glossy leaves (often bronze or dark green)
• Tall, spiky flower stems with bright yellow-orange flowers
• Prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil
• Ideal for shady, moist garden areas
• Tolerates heavy soil and even boggy conditions
• Great for adding height and texture to shaded gardens
• Deer resistant
• Attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies
• Low maintenance once established

Companion:

• Astilbe
• Hostas
• Ferns
• Bleeding Heart (Dicentra)
• Foamflower (Tiarella)
• Hellebore
• Japanese Forest Grass
• Colocasia (Elephant Ear)
• Solomon’s Seal
• Japanese Iris