2023 Dayton Nursery Catalog

Ligularia Ragwort/Leopard Plant p i b r v ? t d e These plants prefer to be kept moist and grown in partial shade. They are a natural for the pond side where there is a constant supply of moisture, though they do require good drainage. Blooms July - August.

Bottle Rocket zones 4 - 9

Pandora zones 3 - 9

A perfectly proportioned plant with mustard yellow flowers held on chocolate stems just at the top of the dense clump of foliage. The flowers are held like a bouquet in the center of the clump, and there are more flowering stems per plant than its parent, Little Rocket. Height: 28 - 34”, Spread: 24 - 28” 021428 PW1 $14.99 Little Rocket zones 4 - 9 A fairly compact selection well - suited to smaller gardens, with large, jagged - edged green leaves. Long, purple - black spikes encrusted with bright yellow, daisy - like flowers are displayed well above the foliage. Height: 3 - 4’, Spread: 4’ 000899 C1 $14.99

A dense, compact clump of broad, glossy, wine - red to chocolate brown foliage that showcases large, golden - yellow, daisy - like flowers on bright garnet red, thick stems; evergreen in warmer winter re gions. Grows well in damp areas; exceptional in containers. Height: 12 - 14”, Spread: 14 - 16” 031917 C1 $25.00 Tractor Seat zones 4 - 9 A very large Ligularia perfect for making a dramatic statement in the shade garden. Deep green leaves are massive reaching 16" across at maturity. A serrated margin surrounds each dissected leaf for a standout foliage presence. Golden yellow flowers have long petals. Height: 42”, Spread: 54”

‘ Bottle Rocket ’

‘ Tractor Seat ’

Photo courtesy of Growing Colors

Photo courtesy of Growing Colors

‘ Little Rocket ’

‘ Pandora ’

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