Ligularia Species, Narrow-Spiked Ligularia, Leopard Plant

Ligulariastenocephala

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ligularia (lig-yoo-LAR-ee-uh)
Species
stenocephala (sten-oh-SEF-ah-luh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Boise, Idaho

Toone, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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