Ligularia 'Osiris Caf� Noir' PP21351 COPF

Common Name: Ligularia, Bigleaf Ligularia

A new member of the "Osiris" series of Ligularia, this interesting selection emerges very deep purple-black, then transitions through shades of bronze before maturing to olive green. Like 'Osiris Fantaisie', the leaves of this variety are similarly thick and leathery with serrated margins. Yellow flowers are produced on 20" stems in mid to late summer.

The "Osiris" series of Ligularia comes from breeder Serge Fafard of Les Jardins Osiris in Quebec, Canada.

Height:

20.0-24.0 Inches

Spread:

16.0-20.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8,9

Flower Color:

Yellow/Gold Shades

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Consistent Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Average Soil Quality Fertile Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Midsummer Late Summer

Attracts Wings:

Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Patio Container Eclectic Rain Garden Woodland Shade

Other Features:

Bog Plant Border Plant Container Cut Flower Cut Foliage

Origin:

Not Native to North America

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.

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