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Ligularia dentata (Golden Groundsel, Summer Ragwort)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 9000237



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Ligularia
Species: Ligularia dentata
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • August
Flowering End edit
  • September
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
  • Reniform
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Bog Garden/Waterside
  • Cottage Garden
  • Flower Arranging/Drying
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Loamy / Medium
Soil pH edit
  • 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic)
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
  • 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Yellow/Gold
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Droopy (10087)
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Plant suggested by: Droopy (10087)


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Droopy (10087) wrote on Aug 30 2008
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A very stately perennial with big, dark yellow blooms and a massive amount of foliage. The flower spikes grow very tall and make a good show in early autumn. We use it as a summer screen. The plant is much loved by slugs.

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