We have found this growing in a perennial bed in Victoria. Approx. 40 inches tall, small yellow tubular flowers, rhizome tuberous root much like a bearded iris. Grateful for any information. Thank you.
Thank you Daniel. We thought perhaps a Ligularia but unable to match up that root! I so appreciate your reply.
Ohh! Perfect. Been working to try and id this with no joy. Thank you for solving the mystery Tyrlych. Other names Chinese ragwort, Chinese groundsel, Ligularia tangutica, Senecio tanguticus From China..related to Goundsel...loves wet places.. vigorous, spreading, INVASIVE.....what a pity. Thought it looked a super plant. Several of the good nurseries in UK are selling it...never seen it though. Quote Devon Pond Plants....."Chinese groundsel is somewhat different from the other Ligularias here as it spreads steadily by forming waxy underground tubers. The foliage is deeply dissected and the pyramidal yellow flower spikes are quite open." Daniel I picked up on your thoughts of Ligularia but couldn't find anything ! So much for www and my search.Humph! Sounds like a perennial to be sold with a health warning. Will it end up like Himalayan balsam? More info below links. Sinacalia tangutica - The Beth Chatto Gardens Sinacalia tangutica Chinese ragwort Chinese groundsel Ligularia Senecio tanguticus Care Plant Varieties & Pruning Advice Sinacalia tangutica - Google Search Quote Shoot... WHERE TO GROW Sinacalia tangutica (Chinese ragwort) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 2m after 2-5 years. Suggested uses Woodland, Flower Arranging, Bog garden, Banks and Slopes Cultivation Grow in moderately fertile, moist or boggy soil in sun or partial shade. Site carefully as may become invasive. Soil type Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Soil drainage Moisture-retentive, Boggy damp conditions Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral Light Partial Shade, Full Sun Aspect South, West Exposure Exposed, Sheltered UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience. Hardy (H4) USDA zones Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
So happy. Thank you Tyrlych for the ID. A number of us also had no luck in all our searches. And many thanks Silver Surfer for all the additional info.
