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Ligularia japonica
Also Known As
- Japanese Ligularia
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 36"
- W: 36"
planting zones
- 4a-7b
Ligularia japonica plant details
Ligularia japonica is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Ligularia japonica
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 36 IN wide, 36 IN tall
- Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: big leaves, cut leaves, tropical-looking, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Ligularia japonica
- USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: rich
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How to Grow Ligularia japonica
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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See other plant types of Ligularia for your garden
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
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-16"
Width: 15"-20"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Farfugium japonicum 'Aureo-maculata', Farfugium japonicum 'Aureo-maculatum', Farfugium japonicum 'Aureomaculata', Ligularia japonicum 'Aureomaculata', Leopard Plant, Leopard Plant, LIGULARIA
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6b-10b
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Ligularia tussilaginea 'Kagami Jishi', Crested Leopard Plant, Kagami Jishi Leopard Plant
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 12"-20"
Width: 12"-20"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Ligularia tussilaginea 'Kaimon Dake', Kaimon Dake Ligularia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 24"-40"
Width: 24"-40"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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