Ligularia 'Dragon's Breath'
Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
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Height: 16-24 inches
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Spread: 18-24 inches
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Bloom Time: July to August
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Bloom: tall black stems bear bright
golden-yellow flower spikes
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Light: part sun to
part shade is best; prefer cool summer locations -- foliage tends to wilt in
the heat of the day in direct sun
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Soil: humusy, rich
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Moisture: consistently
moist to wet
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Use: group or accent
plant; looks exotic and tropical; grow at edge of a stream, ponds, bog, or
swamp; woodland garden or borders that are in part shade; attracts butterflies
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Care: low
maintenance; can divide every 3-4 years if desired
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Concerns: slugs and
snails can be troublesome; leaf wilting usually occurs in hot summer weather,
particularly if plant is exposed to too much sun
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Native to: species native
to northern China
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Notes: deeply-cut dark
green leaves form a compact clump; grown for foliage and flowers; deer
resistant
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Supplier: The Flower
Factory
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Shade Garden F107
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