Plants in genus ligularia
Ligularia japonica
Ligularia japonica is a cold-loving plant with giant glossy green leaves and bright orange daisy-like flowers. It prefers moist, rich soil and is deer-resistant.
Ligularia japonica 'Chinese Dragon'
Ligularia japonica 'Chinese Dragon' is a bold perennial known for its cutleaf foliage and cold-resistant clumps. It produces sturdy 4-foot tall spikes of yellow-orange flowers, thriving in moist, rich organic soils. This plant is ideal for bog gardens and attracts butterflies and insects. Its impressive size and vibrant blooms make it a dramatic addition to any garden.
Ligularia 'Pandora'
Ligularia 'Pandora' is a plant with dark purple, serrated fan-shaped leaves and yellow summer flowers with purple centers. It forms a mounded clump and is pollinator-friendly, preferring full to partial shade and moderate to wet soil.
Ligularia 'Hey Mr Wilson'
Ligularia 'Hey Mr Wilson' is a compact plant reaching 30 inches tall, with deeply cut, glossy green foliage. It produces 3-foot tall spikes of golden-orange daisy-like flowers in early June. This plant prefers moist-to-average garden soils and light shade, making it a vibrant addition to shaded garden areas.
Ligularia 'Little Rocket'
Ligularia 'Little Rocket' is a striking perennial with large, heart-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow flowers on tall, dark purple spires. It is deer-resistant and thrives in fertile, wet soils, making it perfect for water gardens and large containers. This plant attracts pollinators and birds and is hardy in zones 4 to 9. It prefers part sun to part shade and requires very moist, well-drained soil.
Ligularia fischeri 'Aik 180'
Ligularia fischeri 'Aik 180' is a plant collected from Korea's Cheju Island, forming 2-foot tall by 3-foot wide clumps of rounded medium green foliage. Its tidy clumps are topped with 4-foot tall narrow spikes of yellow daisies in late summer. This plant prefers evenly moist locations, making it ideal for gardens with consistent moisture.
Ligularia dentata 'Othello'
Ligularia dentata 'Othello' is a shade-loving plant with heart-shaped, toothed leaves that change from purplish-red to bronzy-green. It produces yellow-orange daisy-like flowers in midsummer and grows 2-3 feet tall. This plant prefers high moisture and is suitable for wetland and rain gardens.
Ligularia japonica 'Frosted Flecks'
Ligularia japonica 'Frosted Flecks' is a plant with smaller than normal leaves speckled with silvery white blotches. It produces stalks of golden daisy-like flowers in summer, making it a striking addition to gardens. This plant is suitable for part sun to light shade and attracts butterflies.