Ligularia hybrid 'Little Lantern'
Goldenray
Image courtesy of Ball Seed
- Large conical heads of bright yellow flowers in summer
- Green foliage with serrated edges
- Great for beds, borders and shade gardens
Border or Bed
Garden
Great Foliage
Deer Resistant
Partial Sun
Summer
Attracts Pollinators
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers organically rich, consistently moist, cool locations in part to full shade. Protection from the hot, afternoon sun in the south is essential to prevent wilting. Divide plants in spring or after flowering. Cut foliage back in fall, spent flower stalks can be removed or left as the seadheads are attractive to birds.
Height: 22-26 in
Spread: 24-28 in
Spacing: 16-20 in
Bloom Color: Yellow
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Summer Bloomer
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
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.