Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

Ligularia dentata ‘Desdemona’
(Syn: L. clivorum)

Add texture and color to your shade or woodland garden with ‘Desdemona’, a compact Ligularia featuring heart-shaped leaves that are bronze-green on top and mahogany underneath. In July, it produces orange-yellow flowers, making it a standout in both the garden and as a cut flower. Heat tolerant and ideal for woodland gardens or shaded borders, it grows 24–36" tall and is hardy in zones 3–8.

Type: Shade Perennial
Foliage: Heart-shaped, bronze-green above, mahogany below
Bloom: Orange-yellow flowers, July
Season: Mid-summer
Height: 24–36"
Zones: 3–8
Light: Part shade

A compact, heat-tolerant perennial that offers architectural foliage, summer color, and versatility for shady or woodland garden spaces.