Ligularia dentata BBQ Banana
Elephant Ears
Ligularia 'BBQ Banana' forms a clump of large, heart-shaped, chocolate coloured leaves. Tall stems (120 cms in bloom) appear in mid summer bearing bright clusters of gold daisy-like flowers. This selection is superb for the back of the border, or at the waterside.
- Height: 60-120 cm (24-47 in)
- Spread: 60-120 cm (24-47 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 4-9
- Sun or Shade: partial shade to filtered shade
- Bloom Time: late summer
- Leaf Colour: maroon black
- Bloom Colour: golden yellow
- Critter Resistance: deer
- Nature Attraction: bees
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Ligularias need to be situated in a cool, moist location protected from hot afternoon sun. For 'King Kong' morning sun is recommended to develop good leaf colour. If the hot sun hits the plant it will wilt, although it will recover as soon as it cools down. Lots of organic material incorporated into the soil is also beneficial. They are excellent plants to grow along the edge of a shady pond or in a moist area of a woodland garden.
