Golden Groundsel. A large clump-forming perennial with brownish green, rounded leaves, maroon beneath and tall red stems of deep orange flowers with brown centres from mid-summer to early autumn. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers July to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’
A large clump-forming perennial with brownish green, rounded leaves, maroon beneath and tall red stems of deep orange flowers with brown centres from mid-summer to early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Ligularia |
|---|---|
| Species | dentata |
| Varietry | 'Desdemona' |
| Common Name | Golden Groundsel |
| Flower Colour | orange |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 1m |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | July, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Bog garden |
| Toxicity | |
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