Ligularia 'Othello' - Ligularia
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🌿 Features
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Ligularia
Scientific name: Ligularia 'Oriris Café Noir'
Foliage color: Very dark purple to deep black
Flower color: Luminous golden yellow, in dense, slender spikes
Height at maturity: 0.90–1.20 m
Width at maturity: 0.60–0.75 m
Habit: Upright, elegant, distinctive architectural silhouette
Flowering period: July to September
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Regular, prefers cool and humid conditions
Soil type: Well-drained, fertile, rich in organic matter
Hardiness zone: Zone 4 to 8
Drought tolerance: Low, requires constant moisture
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees and butterflies
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic, safe for children and pets
✂️ Care
Plant in partial shade to full shade in well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water regularly and maintain constant moisture, especially during growth and flowering periods.
Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming and promote a compact silhouette. Spectacular for perennial beds, woodland gardens, and shaded borders.