Osiris Cafe Noir Ligularia
Ligularia dentata
lig-yoo-LAIR-ee-uh den-TAY-tuh
Perennials: Flower
Elephant Ears
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Plants form a clump of large, rounded dark-green leaves with a purple backside. Taller stems appear in June, bearing clusters of bright golden orange daisy flowers. Superb for the back of the border, or at the waterside. Slugs can be troublesome. Clumps may be divided in the spring, every 3 to 4 years.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Purple
Fall Foliage
Dark Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Mid Summer - Fall
Habit
Upright
Height
18–24 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Not tolerant of standing water
Attracts
Attracts Butterflies; Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators
Uses/Placement
Woodland
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Sun - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Poorly drained
Soil Moisture
Wet
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Low pH may cause nutrient toxicity
Soil Amendment(s)
Organic Matter Recommended
Fertilizer
Organic Feeding Recommended
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division