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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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Ligularia for your garden
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
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
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
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
aka Dragon Wings Ligularia
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 32"
Width: 36"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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