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Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

Also Known As

Desdemona Leopard Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Don’t forget about Ligularia ‘Desdemona’ when you go mad for her more burgundy-leaved co-cultivars. This more demure and subtle lady has large mounds of green leaves with rich purple undersides. As expected with species dentata she also sports bright clusters of yellow-orange daisy-like flowers in summer. Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

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Gardening facts about Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' plant

How to Grow Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 24"-48"

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