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Compositae Family: Ligularia reniformis, Ligularia. przewalskii, Ligularia. stenocephala,Ligularia dentata

Common Name: Leopard Plant, The Rocket, Ragwort, Fainting Plant, Parsley Ligularia, Big Leaf Ligularia,Shavalski's Ligularia

These large plants, native to China, can reach 6' in height. While some are grown for their foliage, others produce unique and colorful flowers. The plant that is so beautiful in floral art is Ligularia Reniformis with daisy like flowers. It is an evergreen and does not die back in winter. These plants demand normal soil, and reasonable moisture and perform well in full sun .The sun makes then curl slightly on the edges and the leaf becomes more leathery. In partial shade the leaf flattens out and are thinner. Ligularia is a big plant, that provides architectural structure in the garden
Some leaves can grow to a foot in diameter, and all are distinctive.They are much lighter on the underside, with lovely long stems.Those big leaves lose water faster than they can pull it up from even very wet soil and may wilt.. The plant perks right back up in the cool of evening. It's a good indicator plant to signal when the rest of the garden needs a drink.
Ligularia may need protection from slugs and snails, Robin has no problem but it may the the hens that free range around the plant.

Pictured is another variety with curly leaves and a more hairy underside. This may be 'Crispata' -- Parsley Ligularia, with leaves ruffled and crisped marginally, but certain identification has not yet been possible.

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The leaves of Ligularia Reniformis do not like floral foam as they need plenty of water, or they will go floppy. Therefore use an orchid, test tube or similar pushed into the foam or hidden in the design, which you can refill regularly.
In these designs by Carla Barbaglia she used the glossy Ligularia leaves joined together to give a contrast of light and dark, shiny and glossy

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Rosemary Batho and others, in the book The Advanced Guide to Floristry used the burgundy leaves of Ligularia Denata "Othello" at the base of the design on the left to give a sense of stability.
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Other Ligularia grow best in moist, well-drained soil that contains a lot of organic matter.The plants are not tolerant of any prolonged dryness. A light exposure of partial shade is preferred over full sun The very large leaves are sometimes attacked by snails and slugs. The leaves are large and will sometimes grow to a width of 20 inches.Such large leaves make the plant useful as an accent plant.The flowers are borne in large spikes that appear in mid- to late summer.The plant forms clumps rather quickly and these can be left for several years without needing division.

Ligularia. przewalskii, (Shavalski's Ligularia) has bright-green, large, deeply cut leaves. In mid summer, spikes of deep yellow, star-shaped flowers emerge from the foliage.These are large plants, need lots of room. Height of 5-6 feet, and will spread in a few years of years to form a mound 5 feet wide.Native to northern China, named after Russian explorer Nicolai Przewalski

Ligularia. stenocephala
'The Rocket'. Stately perennial with big leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers along spires to 5 feet tall..Foliage consists of large dark green leaves, each with interesting jagged edges,better used for flowers than foliage, wilt readily on warm, sunny days Does not like sun, nor very dry soil.Similar to przewalski only shorter and heart-shaped leaves, native to northern China,

Ligularia dentata or Bigleaf Ligularia
long stalked orb to kidney-shaped leaves to 20" wide, better used for foliage than flowers
‘Othello’, individual, bright orange daisy-shaped blooms, purplish leaves; blooms early summer
Sommergold deep-orange; long-stalked leaves
‘Desdemona’ (pictured) has round, smooth leaves with green-gray tops and rich purple undersides, bright orange daisy heads. .Used for the bold foliage and flowers.
‘Gregynog Gold’ Round green leaves. Heads of large gold daisy flowers.
Palmatiloba Toothed green leaves. Heads of yellow flowers.
Aureo-maculata' -- Leopard Plant, green leaves randomly spotted with yellow blotches
'Albo-variegata' -- leaves irregularly mottled deep green, grey-green and ivory-white
'Crispata' -- Parsley Ligularia, leaves ruffled and crisped marginally