Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

Leopard Plant, Bigleaf Goldenray, Ragwort

Family: Asteraceae Aster


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Orange, yellow
Bloom time Mid Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Border, container, foundation, massing, specimen, woodland garden
Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Spread 24" to 30" / 60cm to 75cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green, purple
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage