Bigleaf Ligularia; Golden Ray 'Midnight Lady'
Family: Asteraceae (Aster
Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 35-40 inches
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Spread: 30-36 inches
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Bloom Time: late July to September
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Bloom: clusters of large daisy-like golden orange flowers
with brown centers on 3 to 4 foot erect, branching, purple-black stems
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Light: part sun to part shade is best
(4-6 hours direct sun); 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; grow at
edge of a stream, ponds, bog, or swamp; woodland garden or back of borders that
are in part shade; large containers; cut foliage, flower
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Care: low maintenance when grown in
suitable location; prune spent blooms; clean up spent foliage in early spring
to deter slugs; shade from hot afternoon sun; protect from windy sites; can be
divided every 3-4 years if desired
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Concerns: slugs and snails can be
troublesome; leaf wilting can occur in hot summer weather, particularly if
plant is exposed to too much sun
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Native to: hybrid cultivar; genus native to
central and eastern Asia
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Notes: upright clump-forming specimen
forms ornamental mounds of shiny, dark
bronze-purple foliage with plum-purple undersides; thick, nearly-round
leaves have serrated margins; flowers attract butterflies and other
pollinators; rabbit and deer resistant; somewhat tolerant of urban pollution
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Supplier: Kopke's Fruit of the Bloom
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Wet Garden D153
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