Golden Groundsel

Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’

Golden Groundsel - Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’

Common Name: Golden Groundsel
Genus: Ligularia
Species: dentata
Cultivar: ‘Desdemona’

Category: Perennials

Height: 1.00 m (100 cm)
Spread: 1.00 m (100 cm)

Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Flowering Period: August and September
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green, Purple
Flower Colour: Orange
Sun/Shade: Partial shade
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Clay/Heavy
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained or Boggy, poorly drained
Features: Has interesting foliage

This perennial has large, rounded, thick purplish-green leaves. Large spreading clusters of dark orange flowers are produced in late summer and early autumn. This plant would be a good choice for a bog garden.

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