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Ligularia przewalskii 'Dragon's Breath'

Also Known As

  • Dragon's Breath Shavalski's Ligularia
  • Dragons Breath Dragon's breath Ligularia

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 13"
  • W: 22"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Ligularia przewalskii 'Dragon's Breath' plant details

Ligularia przewalskii 'Dragon's Breath' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ligularia przewalskii 'Dragon's Breath'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 22 IN wide, 13 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: black stems, border plant, container plant, exotic, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ligularia przewalskii 'Dragon's Breath'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Gorgeous deep-green, finely-cut ?dragon?s tongue? shaped foliage, purple-black stems and golden yellow summer flowers give this compact 2' clumper an exotic appearance, though its easy to grow! S-PSh/M-damp PPAF
It’s all about the FOLIAGE on this clumping perennial that creates a mound 18-24” of beautiful deeply cut, dark green leaves with a decidedly exotic/tropicalissimo style! This baby enjoys consistent moisture, nice garden soil and part shade to shade. Taller spikes of smallish yellow flowers in mid to late summer. USDA Z4-9
A garden size version of this gorgeous foliage plant with "dragon fire" shaped leaves. The plant has a "darkly elegant" look with its deep green cut leaves and clumping habit. Golden yellow flowers appear on purple black stems above the foliage in summer. Stunning in a group or as an accent in a container. Looks exotic and tropical; yet is undemanding. Thrives in a moist location.
A smaller Ligularia with fascinating cut foilage, providing a tropical look in cold climate gardens. Fringed yellow blossoms adorn almost black stems Plants in bloom are just over a foot tall, and will form clumps up to 2' across. Thrives in moist soil.
A small garden-sized version of this gorgeous foliage plant with "dragon fire" leaves. Northern California plantsman, Lichen, describes this gem as having a "darkly elegant" look. Showy black stemmed scepters of fringed yellow blooms are in perfect scale to the plant. Captivating in a group or as a small accent in a container. Looks exotic and tropical; yet is undemanding. Thrives in a moist location.

Gardening facts about Ligularia przewalskii 'Dragon's Breath' plant

How to Grow Ligularia przewalskii 'Dragon's Breath'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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