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Posted: May 7, 2019 at 3:56 PM

Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

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    Plant Type: Perennials

    One of the most popular cultivars of Ligularia! The most striking feature of 'Desdemona' is the foliage. In spring, the new leaves emerge beet-red, fade to greenish-bronze on top, and remain purple on the undersides. The stems are even purple too! In late summer, golden yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced just above the compact mound of foliage.

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     Ligularia Desdemona is not available for purchase at this time.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Ligularia's 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.

    Flower Color

    Golden yellow

    Foliage Color

    Beet-red turning greenish-bronze on top and purple on the undersides

    Plant Spread

    2-3 ft.

    Good Companions

    Aster-New England (Aster novae-angliae), Bee Balm (Monarda ), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Grass-Ornamental (Acorus gramineus), Hosta (Hosta ), Loosestrife-Variegated Yellow (Lysimachia punctata), Turtlehead-Pink (Chelone lyonii)

    Plant Height

    3-4 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Consistent water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Container , Cut flower, Border, Specimen, Pond Edge, Bog Garden

    Bloom Time

    Late summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Part shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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