Ligularia stenocephala
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- lig-yoo-LAIR-ee-ah sten-oh-SEF-ah-lah
- Description
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Ligularia is grown for its imposing spires of bright yellow flowers. 'The Rocket' is a cultivar known for its more compact, 18-24" tall spires of lemon yellow flowers. Ligularia will not tolerate hot midday sun, when the leaves wilt. Prefers light to afternoon shade as well as moist, rich soil.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'The Rocket'
More compact and shorter than species
- 'The Rocket'
- 'The Rocket'
- Tags:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'The Rocket'
More compact and shorter than species
- 'The Rocket'
- 'The Rocket'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Ligularia
- Species:
- stenocephala
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- China to Temp. Eastern Asia
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- High Organic Matter
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Occasionally Wet
- NC Region:
- Mountains
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
