Go Back Ligularia Midnight Lady

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:05 PM
Ligularia dentata 'Midnight Lady'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    Sometimes called Elephant Ears, this is a bold specimen perennial that needs a moist location. It forms a mound of large, rounded dark, shiny purple-black leaves. Taller stems appear in midsummer, bearing clusters of bright golden-orange daisy flowers. Superb for the back of the border, or at the waterside. An unusual centerpiece for a tub or large container. Both the flowers and leaves are great for cutting.

    Currently not available for online purchase.

    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Slugs can be troublesome. Clumps may be divided in the spring, every 3 to 4 years if desired.

    Flower Color

    Golden orange

    Foliage Color

    Purple black

    Plant Spread

    2.5-3 ft.

    Good Companions

    Fern-Japanese Painted, Polemonium reptans (Jacob's Ladder) 'Stairway to Heaven', Hosta 'Dancing Queen'

    Plant Height

    3-3.5 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    3-9

    Soil Moisture

    Moist soil needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Accent, Border, Cut flower or foliage, Mass Plant, Specimen, Waterside, Woodland

    Bloom Time

    Mid to late summer

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun to part shade, Shade

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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