Ligularia, Bigleaf Ligularia, Bigleaf Goldenray, Golden Groundsel, Leopard Plant 'Othello'

Ligulariadentata

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ligularia (lig-yoo-LAR-ee-uh)
Species
dentata (den-TAY-tuh)
Synonym
Ligularia clivorum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Succulent
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clayton, California

Corona, California

San Diego, California

San Leandro, California

Oxford, Connecticut

Brandon, Florida

Machesney Park, Illinois

Wheaton, Illinois

Elkhart, Iowa

Olathe, Kansas

Methuen, Massachusetts

Reading, Massachusetts

West Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Woburn, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

East Jordan, Michigan

Plainwell, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Greenfield, New Hampshire

Buffalo, New York

Red Hook, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Barberton, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

New Tripoli, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, Tennessee

Arlington, Texas

Princeton, Texas

Spring, Texas

Oakton, Virginia

Springfield, Virginia

Alderwood Manor, Washington

Brier, Washington

East Port Orchard, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Kent, Washington

Parkwood, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington

Stanwood, Washington

Twisp, Washington

Ellsworth, Wisconsin

River Falls, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
2
neutrals
2
negatives
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Cedarhome, WA (Zone 8b) | January 2011 | positive

Striking plant, good in the shade, but do patrol regularly for slugs. They can desicate a plant overnight.

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New Tripoli, PA | June 2010 | negative

I obtained a bigleaf goldenray plnt from a local nursery, planted it in a fairly wet, shady area, and within a week something has eaten a...Read More

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Plainwell, MI (Zone 5b) | July 2008 | positive

We have mostly shade in our yard. When I was serching for items when I was a newcomer to gardening, I had no idea what I was buying!!! Bu...Read More

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Springfield, VA | July 2008 | positive

I had tried several times to grow the Othello in various locations in the garden. All died. When my last two appeared to be failing, I ...Read More

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West Valley City, UT (Zone 6b) | June 2007 | negative

Tried to grow this from seed. It did not germinate.

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Saint Paul, MN (Zone 4a) | May 2007 | positive

Have been growing since 2001. Thrives since a move to dappled shade from deep shade. It is naturally re-seeding in the garden.

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Reading, MA | June 2005 | neutral

I have over twenty of these plants in my garden in sandy loam in partial shade. They need a shady area to grow since too much sun will w...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | neutral

This plant is a compact, clump-forming perennial with long-stalked, leathery leaves. Flowers bloom in mid summer and are daisy-like with...Read More

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Twisp, WA | October 2003 | positive

This is one of my favorites. The foliage is huge and very striking with it's purplish undersides. The golden daisy-like flowers are just ...Read More

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