Ligularia hiberniflorum -

Family:	Compositae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.5
Synonyms:	Farfugium hiberniflorum. (Makino)Kitam.
Range:	E. Asia - Japan.

Ligularia hiberniflorum () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.5m . It has a hardness rating of 0.
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Ligularia hiberniflorum will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Ligularia hiberniflorum prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Ligularia hiberniflorum can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Thickets and woods in low mountains, S. Japan[58].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Works within dappled Shade

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it is only likely to succeed in the milder parts of the country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a deep moist or even boggy fertile humus-rich soil[200, 233]. Succeeds in sun or semi-shade[188]. Plants often wilt on bright windy days[200]. The young growth in spring is very susceptible to damage by slugs and snails[233].

Edible Uses*

* See disclaimer
Edible Rating: 1/5
Leaf stems - cooked[105, 177].

• Stem - this often intergrades into leaves.

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. Only just cover the seed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flora of Japan. (English translation)
Ohwi. G.
Author: Ohwi. G.
Rating:
Publisher : The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.
Date of Publication : 1965

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