Ligularia ‘Dragon’s Breath’

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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources.

A small garden-sized version of this gorgeous foliage plant with “dragon fire” leaves. Northern California plantsman, Lichen, describes this gem as having a “darkly elegant” look. Showy black-stemmed scepters of fringed yellow blooms are in perfect scale to the plant. Captivating in a group or as a small accent in a container. Looks exotic and tropical; yet is undemanding. Thrives in a moist location.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-8
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 13″ / 22″ / 31″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): June

Common Name	Dragon's breath Ligularia
Family	Asteraceae
Genus	Ligularia
species	przewalskii
Plant Type	Perennial
US Patent #	--
EU Grant #	--
Bloom Time	June
Flower Color	Yellow
Foliage Color	Green
Dormancy	Winter
Exposure	Full Sun, Part Shade
Growth Habit	Clumping
Growth Rate	Fast
Hardiness Zone	4, 5, 6, 7, 8
How Different?	It is a dwarf form of L. przewalskii with the leaves thicker and more deeply cut.
Landscape Value	Small garden, container, mixed beds, herbaceous border, waterside.
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Persistence	Deciduous
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	13" / 22" / 31"
Soil (Garden)	Fertile, deep, reliably moist.
Water (Garden)	Moderate. Requires summer moisture.
Special Uses	Deep South, Deer Resistant, Pollinator Attractor
Comments	Flowers in June. Thrives in a moist location. Ligularia are long-lived plants and seldom needing division. This one is slower growing than the species.

Water (Greenhouse)	Dry slightly between waterings.
EC	1.8 – 2.5
pH	5.6 – 6.8
Fertility Needs	150 – 200 ppm
Notes	—
Finish Time to 4″	4 – 6 weeks
Finish Time to Gallon	—
Day Length for Flowering	—