botanical studies: ligularia dentata

ligularia dentata
leopard plant

perennial • zones 4-8 • part to full shade • flowers in july • prune in spring before first bloom to encourage bushy growth • fertilize in spring + summer

attracts bees, butterflies, beneficials and hummingbirds

This horticulture series is the study of the plants in my Portland backyard. These lovely, beautiful plants were selected by my friend and Landscape Architect, Steven Garcia.