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Ligularia hodgsonii

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

Ligularia hodgsonii plant details

Ligularia hodgsonii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green and purple foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ligularia hodgsonii

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green and purple
Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: big leaves, bog garden, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ligularia hodgsonii

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A bit more compact (to 2-3') but just as decorative, this Leopard Plant has purple tinted foliage and showy heads of orange flowers. PSh/M-damp

Gardening facts about Ligularia hodgsonii plant

How to Grow Ligularia hodgsonii

  • Sun Exposure

    • dappled shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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