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.
Height:
3.0-4.0 Feet
Spread:
2.0-3.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Orange 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:
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 Specimen Focal Point
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.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1993
Height:
3.0-4.0 Feet
Spread:
2.0-3.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Orange 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:
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 Specimen Focal Point
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.
Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit -- 1993
