Ligularia Vicha

Family Asteraceae. Native to Western China.

Perennial plant up to 200 cm tall. Basal leaves heart-shaped up to 40 cm long, sharply toothed. Numerous yellow flower heads, arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Blooms in August for 35-40 days. Hardy, but protective covering in case of a severe winter is desirable. In cultivation since 1905.