Leopard Plant 'King Kong', BigLeaf Ligularia 'King Kong'
Ligularia ‘King Kong’ (Leopard Plant) is a robust herbaceous perennial noted for its large, up to 16 in. across (40 cm), glossy, black-purple to dark burgundy-purple leaves. The leathery leaves are thick with an undulating leaf edge. In midsummer to early fall, the plant sends up purple stems topped by large clusters of brilliant golden-orange daisies. This Leopard Plant is useful to make a bold statement along streams and ponds, around pools or in bog gardens.
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Ligularia |
| Common names | Leopard Plant |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36" - 40" (90cm - 100cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Ligularia |
| Common names | Leopard Plant |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spread | 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36" - 40" (90cm - 100cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Ligularia ‘King Kong’ (Leopard Plant) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Ligularia ‘King Kong’ (Leopard Plant) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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