Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’
The ligularia has started to bloom in my pond garden. That lush ‘ground cover’ started as one or two plants about 5 years ago. To say Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’ is a good self-seeder is a misunderestimation.
Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’
Emerging leaves are a deep purple/maroon. The up side of mature leaves turn green while the under side remains purple.
As the Ligularia spread, Hostas were transplanted out of the way.
Bees are very attracted to the large Daisy like flowers.
I’ve tried other types of Ligularia but they don’t seem to winter over as well.
My catalog states Golden Groundseed as the common name above all the different species listed. I’ve never heard Ligularia called anything but Ligularia. Do a Google search and I bet you wouldn’t find anyone calling them Golden Groundseed and a Google image search is more likely to bring up a kitchen sink before Ligularia.
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July 28th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
They probably meant Groundsel. Desdemona sure is pretty !
July 28th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
I’ve seen plants like that Ligularia while out on a few hikes. I’ll have to look a little more closely next time. Maybe I’ve learned something new.
July 29th, 2010 at 10:54 am
I know it spreads like crazy but I’m envious. I have two new Ligularia just planted and I can’t wait for it to look so nice.
July 29th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Self-seeder? ….? What a surprise! I should have a serious talk with my two plants! They’ve been sitting in my garden already for several years and haven’t even thought about self-seeding! Aah, I think I know what’s the matter – I don’t have a pond for them! They are having a dry strike. Great pictures!
July 30th, 2010 at 12:59 am
I’m in Tatyana’s category ~ I didn’t know they self sowed! But, I have to admit, they are late bloomers here ~ often blooming right before frost so they flowers don’t really have a chance to set seed. I knew they loved moisture but my, how they love your place. That last photo with the bee is incredible!
July 30th, 2010 at 9:48 am
I like the way this looks.
July 31st, 2010 at 12:48 am
If that is a sign of things to come, I’d better keep an eye on my three “Othello” plants. Even if they do get cheeky, I wouldn’t be without the reddish stems and large leaves. They are one of the few large shade perennials (where I live, anyway).
Christine in Alaska
July 31st, 2010 at 3:16 pm
I do not know that flowers but it looks very beautiful.
August 3rd, 2010 at 9:16 pm
I’m always so inspired by your pond posts. I can’t wait for the second year on mine. I planted Ligularia Japonica. Hope it winters well.
September 17th, 2011 at 12:33 pm
I am so glad I found your site! the first site I looked at said that Ligularia was not a self seeder. I have a Ligularia Desdemona where the flowers were at the height of the hill behind. there are about 10 little groups of leaves starting that looked like the plant. It is mid-September, zone 4. I was going to yank them out before I realized that they looked like Desdemona. I am soo excited!!