Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Back, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Ligularia przewalskii is a hardy perennial native to North China. It's grown for its tall stems of yellow flowers which appear from mid- to late summer, above attractive, lobed foliage. It's perfect for growing towards the back of an ornamental border and is extremely attractive to pollinators.

Grow Ligularia przewalskii in a sheltered sunny site in moist soil. Propagate by division in spring. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Divideyesyes

Ligularia and wildlife

Ligularia is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Ligularia poisonous?

Ligularia has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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