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'L' > LIGULARIA > dentata > 'Desdemona' >

LIGULARIA dentata 'Desdemona'

Commonly known as Golden groundsel

Orange-purple flowers of around 3 feet in height and shining brownish-purple foliage

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Yellow
Height - 1m (39in)
Spread - 1m (39in)
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - clump-forming perennial with rounded leaves, deep maroon-purple beneath, to 30cm (12in) long. Produces flowerheads to 10cm (4in) across.
Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Full sun - shelter from cold winds and provide a little shade from midday sun.
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - insects, butterflies.
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails
Place of origin - China, Japan
Garden Location/Conditions - Bog garden -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
Seasonal Interest - Summer -
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
Wet or boggy soil
Wildlife - Butterfly friendly -