Ligularia dentata 'Othello'

big-leaved ligularia, leopard plant or summer ragwort

Family	Compositae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 3a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	medium
Height	60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread	45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Light	partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Ligularia dentata 'Othello' (big-leaved ligularia) bears showy, bright yellow and repeat-blooming blossoms during early summer to late summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy and bold textured foliage that is deep green in colour. Ligularia dentata 'Othello' (big-leaved ligularia) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses	Accent, bedding plant, bog, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, pond, specimen, waterfront, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics	It is worthy to note that Ligularia dentata 'Othello' tolerates wet sites, and has a natural resistance to deer.