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| L. stenocephala 'The Rocket' |
Ligularias (ligs) are big leafy perennials whose roots must be kept constantly moist so that leaves won’t wilt or "faint". An established plant will tolerate several days in dry soil and the droopy foliage recovers from drought stress each night. Ligs are also called "leopard flower" and several confusing other names (USDA hardiness zones 4-9). Some are tropical plants.
Dig a hole large enough to accommodate a 3-5 gallon size container. Line the bottom of the hole with a plastic liner to retain moisture around the roots and reduce the need of irrigation over the hot summer.
It may take upwards of 3 years to develop the full bold nature of ligs. deadheading of spent flowers will stimulate more new leaves to emerge.
Pest control is controlling slugs and snails that may devour the leaves, creating a “shot-hole” appearance in the leaves.
Leading Temperate Varieties:
L. stenocephala ‘The Rocket’ - tall 4-6 feet high narrow spikes of bright-yellow daisy flowers on purplish black stems and jagged-edged green leaves.
L. stenocephala 'Baby Rocket' - compact 2 1/2 - 3 foot selection above with large, serrated, dark green leaves and a bouquet of mustard-yellow flowers on multiple chocolate stems.
L. dentata ‘Desdemona’ - rounded dark-green leaves with a purple backside. Taller stems appear in midsummer, bearing clusters of bright golden orange 3-3½ inches daisy flowers.
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| L. dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford' |
L. dentata ‘Orthello’ - large, rounded dark-green leaves with a purple underside; tall 3-4 feet tall floral stems bearing clusters of bright golden orange 3-3½ inches wide daisy flowers in June.
L. dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford' - large, glossy, purple-black leaves and bold daisy-like orange-yellow flowers.
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