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Ligularia Dragons Breath
A small garden-sized version of this gorgeous foliage plant with “dragon fire” leaves. Northern California plantsman, Lichen, describes this gem as having a “darkly elegant” look. Showy black stemmed scepters of fringed yellow blooms are in perfect scale to the plant. Captivating in a group or as a small accent in a container. Looks exotic and tropical; yet is undemanding. Thrives in a moist location.
Common Name: Dragon’s breath ligularia
Family: Asteraceae
Plant Type: Perennial
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-8
Habit: Clumping
Size (W/HT/FL HT): 22"/13"/31"
Growth Rate: Slow
Most Active Growing Season: Spring
Flowering Season(s): Spring and Summer
Soil: fertile, deep, reliably moist
pH: 5.6-6.8
Light: Full sun with some midday shade
Nutritional Needs: Moderate
Dormancy Required for Growth
Water (Garden): Moderate. Requires summer moisture.
How Different?: It is a dwarf form of L. przewalskii with the leaves thicker and more deeply cut.
Landscape Value: Small garden, container, mixed beds, herbaceous border, waterside.