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Asteraceae
Golden Ray Flower
Ligularia dentata
Bold expression.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Ligularia
- Native to
- China, Japan
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- 90-120 cm
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, rich, humus-rich
- Water
- High
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The large, kidney-shaped leaves can reach 30 cm across and are often dark purple underneath.
- On hot days, the leaves dramatically wilt and droop, but perk right back up once temperatures cool in the evening.
- The cultivar 'Othello' is famous for its chocolate-purple foliage that contrasts strikingly with orange flowers.
- It is one of the few bold-leaved perennials that thrives in boggy, shaded conditions.
- Slugs and snails are its main enemy, as they are drawn to the lush, tender foliage.
Color meanings
0
Confidence
1
Drama
2
Radiant beauty