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Ligularia przewalskii

Also Known As

Leopard Plant
Przewalski's Golden Ray
Shavalski's Ligularia

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Ligularia przewalskii plant details

Ligularia przewalskii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ligularia przewalskii

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ligularia przewalskii

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Ligularia przewalskii, commonly known as leopard plant, is a handsome woodland plant from northern China with lobed and deeply cut leaves borne on erect black stems forming large clumps that are ornamentally striking in the garden making for a great focal point. The show becomes more dramatic in mid to late summer with tall, sturdy, 4-6 foot high, dark purple-black stems covered in small, golden-yellow flowers. Excellent along streams and ponds and in bog gardens, and at the back of moist borders. Avoid afternoon sun. Pollinator attractor.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

?Elegant, decorative, deeply fingered dark-green leaves...extend up nearly black stems [to 6'] ending in a spiral of clear yellow flowers? (G.S.Thomas). PSh/M-W

By: Forestfarm

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Gardening facts about Ligularia przewalskii plant

How to Grow Ligularia przewalskii

Sun Exposure
- dappled shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7b-11

Size

Height: 18"-48"

Width: 24"-48"

mostly sun - shade
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