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Ligularia stenocephala The Rocket

Ligularia

Spires of golden yellow flowers atop serrated spade shaped green foliage. A great tall addition to the shade garden. Great for mixed borders and waterside.

  • »  Tall spires of bright yellow bottlebrush spikes
  • »  Large arrowhead-shaped leaves and blackish stems
  • »  Big and bold presence in the garden
  • »  Use in moist gardens or waterside
  • »  Late summer bloom

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Humming-birds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Purple
Habit
Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Summer
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ligularia stenocephala 'The Rocket'

Ligularias are at their best when grown in, cool, moist locations in part shade. Protection from the hot, afternoon sun in the south is essential to prevent wilting. They are a natural for the pond side where there is a constant supply of moisture, though they do require good drainage.