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What Is This Plant?

Asked by Sodapopklc on 17 Jun, 2008

I've recently moved to a new house and in the garden I noticed this plant can anyone tell me what it is and if it has flowers or is it just evergreen etc... Many thanx Lucy :-)

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Greenfingers

Greenfingers

17 Jun, 2008

 

I think it's a Heuchara. I have 2 similar in my front garden. If it is, it will have tall spikes of tiny pretty flowers rising up from beneath the foliage. Have you noticed any spikes on it yet?

Chrispook

Chrispook

17 Jun, 2008

 

I think Heuchera too. We used to call it London Pride.

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

17 Jun, 2008

 

Sorry to be a pain, Chris, but London Pride isn't a Heuchera. It's a Saxifrage - Saxifraga x urbium. You will probably hate me now - :-(

Wyeboy

Wyeboy

18 Jun, 2008

 

It looks a very strong Heuchera, could it possibly be a Ligularia?

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

18 Jun, 2008

 

I was doubtful as to Heuchera, too.The leaves aren't quite right - they are growing more upright somehow, and appear quite large - are they? I think you will have to wait for the flowers!

Chrispook

Chrispook

18 Jun, 2008

 

No I don't hate you Spritz. I don't mind being corrected. I'm no expert. I always get confused betreen saxifrage and heuchera.

Sid

Sid

18 Jun, 2008

 

I think it looks like Ligularia......

treesandthings

Treesandthi..

18 Jun, 2008

 

I would say Ligularia looking at leaf shape and slug damage.
I will also add it is a nice size. It should throw up a tall flower spike of yellow flowers, if it is a Ligularia.

maxgarden

Maxgarden

19 Jun, 2008

 

I think Ligularia too. Possibly dentata 'desdemona' variety judging by the maroon coloured backs of the foliage. If so you'll get daisy like flowers on tall stems in mid to late summer. The common name's Golden groundsel. But whatever it is you need to get some slug repellent around it or those lovely leaves will soon get shredded. It looks gorgeous at the moment.

spritzhenry

Spritzhenry

20 Jun, 2008

 

Oops! My Ligularia on the stream bank has holes in the leaves - must protect it if snails and slugs like it!

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