Striking yellow to orange flowers bloom in summer. Clump-forming perennial, depending on variety, foliage is green, purple or dark chocolate brown. Great mass planted, along streams and water features, woodland gardens and moist borders.
Ligularia dentata 'Twilight'
Ligularia
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Stout stems with orange- yellow flowers in summer
- Glossy, dark purple-bronze leaves
- Mahogany undersides
- Compact, clump forming
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Garden
Great Foliage
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Best grown in part to full shade and moist locations with lots of organic matter. To avoid wilting should protect from hot sun. Works well on waters edge where there is consistent moisture and good drainage.
Height: 18-30 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 12-24 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Orange, Yellow
Zone: 4-8
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fragrant
- Water's Edge / Bog Plant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Focal Point
- Border or Bed
- Summer Bloomer
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Container
- Specimen
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
- Full Shade
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Purple
- Burgundy
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
- Wet Soil/Wetlands
Genus Overview: Ligularia
Common Name: Ligularia
Striking yellow to orange flowers bloom in summer. Clump-forming perennial, depending on variety, foliage is green, purple or dark chocolate brown. Great mass planted, along streams and water features, woodland gardens and moist borders.