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Ligularia sachalinensis

Also Known As

  • Spotted Leopard Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 36"
  • W: 36"

planting zones

  • 3a-8b

Ligularia sachalinensis plant details

Ligularia sachalinensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall mustard and yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ligularia sachalinensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 36 IN wide, 36 IN tall
Flowers: mustard and yellow blooms in fall
Uses: big leaves, bog garden, tropical-looking, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ligularia sachalinensis

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

Gardening facts about Ligularia sachalinensis plant

How to Grow Ligularia sachalinensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • mustard
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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aka Farfugium japonicum 'Giganteum', Farfugium reniforme, Farfugium tussilaginea 'Gigantea', Ligularia tussilaginea, Ligularia tussilaginea 'Gigantea', Giant Leopard Plant

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7b-11

Size

Height: 18"-48"

Width: 24"-48"

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Farfugium japonicum 'Crispata', Farfugium japonicum 'Cristata', Ligularia japonicum 'Crispatum', Ligularia tussilaginea 'Cristata', Crested Ligularia

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 1'-3'

Width: 1'-3'

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Craw', Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford', Britt Marie Crawford Golden Ray, Ligularia-Bigleaf

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 1'-2'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Osiris Fantaisie Big Leaf Ligularia, Osiris Fantaisie Golden Ray

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 2'

Width: 2'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Ligularia 'Osiris Fantaisie' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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aka Dragon Wings Ligularia

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-8b

Size

Height: 32"

Width: 36"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
Photo of Ligularia przewalskii 'Dragon Wings' foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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