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Ligularia fischeri

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Ligularia fischeri plant details

Ligularia fischeri is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and even moisture - regular water.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ligularia fischeri

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: big leaves, tropical looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ligularia fischeri

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large, thick, rounded leaves create large perennial clumps in perpetually moist to boggy areas; 3' tall and 4' wide. in September, straight up spikes to 6 ft of bright yellow daisies explode into bloom and put on quite a show. Average garden soils that are constantly moist, morning sun to bright shade, needs good light for maximum bloom.

By: Secret Garden Growers

With heart-shaped papery leaves well over a foot in diameter ; stately 6' stalks of 2-3' yellow flower clusters, this is indeed a garden giant, a delightful gentle garden giant for any shade garden. PSh-Shade/Med(not dry)

By: Forestfarm

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Gardening facts about Ligularia fischeri plant

How to Grow Ligularia fischeri

Sun Exposure
- mostly shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular

Features

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

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7b-11

Size

Height: 18"-48"

Width: 24"-48"

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