Ligularia dentata 'Pandora' ®
Ligulaire
- Perennial
- 20-50 cm high
- Yellow flowers
- Variegated foliage
- Valuable foliage plant
Compact, very dark-leaved form with dark purple and slightly serrated leaves, very unusually small for the species. Rich flowering and nectar source for many insects. For a damp place. Also very nice in a pot.
Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - September |
| Flower colour | Golden, Yellow |
| Leaf colour | Purple |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Growth rate | Medium, Slow |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Normal, Heavy |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Ligularia dentata 'Pandora' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Ligularia |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Common names |
NL: Kruiskruid, Ligularia EN: Ligulaire FR: Goldkolben, Ligularie DE: Leopard Plant, Ligularia |
