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Botanical Name
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Ligularia ‘King Kong’ |
Common Name |
Bigleaf Ligularia |
Type |
Perennial |
Exposure |
Part Shade |
Size for Description |
3
to 4 ft by 3 to 3.5 ft |
Bloom Time |
Late Summer |
Flower Color |
Yellow |
Fruit |
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Foliage |
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Bark |
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Fall Color |
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Growth Rate |
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Butterflies |
yes |
Hummingbirds |
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Deer Resistant |
Seldom severely damaged by deer |
Drought Tolerant |
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Moisture Lover |
yes |
Native |
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Walnut Tolerant |
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Wet Areas |
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Fragrant |
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Groundcover |
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Comment |
newest leaves are
glossy and black-purple—as summer progresses
leaves mellow to burgundy purple with a semi-glossy
finish |
Care |
Remove spent flowers.
Cut to ground in fall or early spring. |
Zone |
4 |
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