Ligularia

Great mounding evergreen for the shade. Large bold foliage makes a spectacular accent in any perennial garden. Provides a beautiful contrast to fine-textured plants in the shade. Prefers moist, well-drained soils. Average size of about 24" tall by 24" wide. Above its foliage, it displays a multitude of 24" flower stalks with bright yellow daisy-like blooms in fall.

Heidi Sheesley
Heidi Sheesley, owner of Treesearch Farm, and Cisco. Treesearch Farms is a premier provider of perennials, natives, unique and unusual plants for the Gulf Coast region.

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