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Ligularia dentata 'Midnight Lady'

Also Known As

Bigleaf Ligularia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 36"-48"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

3a-8b

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Ligularia dentata 'Midnight Lady' plant details

Ligularia dentata 'Midnight Lady' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy and green foliage. In fall and summer mustard flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ligularia dentata 'Midnight Lady'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: mustard blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ligularia dentata 'Midnight Lady'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Darkness and light all in one handsome 3' perennial, this outstanding variety provides a tidy mound of foliage (deep-dark-purple in spring, bronzy-purple in summer) illuminated by bright golden flower clusters in late summer. PSh/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Dark purple leaves/Jelitto seed strain

By: Jockey Hill Nursery

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Photo of Ligularia dentata 'Midnight Lady' by Patricia Cunningham

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By: Patricia Cunningham

Photo of Ligularia dentata 'Midnight Lady' foliage by Alan Lorence

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Gardening facts about Ligularia dentata 'Midnight Lady' plant

How to Grow Ligularia dentata 'Midnight Lady'

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- mustard
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 18"-48"

Width: 24"-48"

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