Bottle Rocket Ligularia

Yellow rocket-like blooms, serrated green leaves, brightens shady areas

Botanical Name- Ligularia Bottle Rocket

Pronunciation- lig-yoo-LAIR-ee-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Mature Height-

Sun Exposure- Part shade to shade

Soil Preferences- Moist to wet, compost enriched

Current Size- #1

Bloom Color- Yellow

Bloom Time- Mid summer

Companion Plants- Lobelia cardinalis (moist conditions, contrasting color)

Fauna Attracted- Bees, butterflies, pollinating flies

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin -

Yearly Care Instructions- Keep soil consistently moist; cut back spent flowers and fertilize lightly in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Remove spent flowers during blooming. Cut back old foliage in fall.

Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Keep clay moist but not waterlogged with added compost.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Snails, slugs, powdery mildew