Pandora Ligularia (Ligularia dentata 'Pandora') | Purple-Bronze Foliage Perennial

1/2

Pandora Ligularia

Ligularia dentata 'Pandora'

A compact ligularia with striking glossy deep purple-bronze foliage and bold yellow-orange daisy-like summer flowers.

$29.90

Quality Guarantee

Free Delivery Over $199

+1 650-241-8858 (SMS ok)

Local Plant Delivery

Delivered by our local network

Current Nursery Inventory

Availability reflects current sourcing

Living Plants

Size, shape and branching naturally vary

Description

Ligularia dentata 'Pandora' is a striking, clump-forming perennial prized for its dramatic, glossy, deep purple-bronze foliage and bold, daisy-like yellow-orange summer flowers. This compact selection forms a dense, low mound of large, rounded, toothed, leathery leaves that emerge deep chocolate-burgundy, maturing to rich purple-bronze with dark purple undersides, providing exceptional color contrast in the shade garden. In mid to late summer, it produces sturdy, dark purple-red stems bearing large, showy, semi-double, daisy-like flower heads in a brilliant golden-yellow to orange-yellow, creating a stunning, luminous display that attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. With its moisture-loving nature, excellent slug resistance, and compact, slow-growing habit, it is an outstanding choice for bog gardens, pond edges, shaded borders, woodland gardens, containers, and as a textural accent in moist, shady spots.

Quick Facts

Processed facts

Light: Full sun to partial shade (best foliage color in sun; needs consistent moisture)

Needs confirmation

Foliage & Flowers: Large, rounded, toothed, leathery, glossy, deep purple-bronze leaves (purple undersides); sturdy dark purple-red stems bearing large, semi-double, daisy-like, golden-yellow to orange-yellow flowers in mid to late summer .
Mature Height: 12-16 inches (foliage); flower stems to 18-20 inches
Mature Spread: 16-20 inches
Growth Rate: Slow
Hardiness Zones: USDA 4-9
Core Benefits: Striking deep purple-bronze glossy foliage, bold yellow-orange summer flowers, compact habit, slug resistant, slow-growing, shade tolerant.
Best Uses: Bog gardens, pond edges, shaded borders, woodland gardens, containers, rain gardens, stream banks, moist shade gardens, accent plantings.

Faqs

Q: How much sun does Pandora Ligularia need for the best foliage color?
A: For the richest, deepest purple-bronze leaf color, provide full sun to partial shade. However, this plant requires consistently moist soil; in full sun, it will need more frequent watering to prevent wilting. In hot climates, afternoon shade is beneficial.

Q: How much water does it need?
A: It requires consistently moist to wet soil and tolerates standing water better than most perennials. It is an excellent choice for bog gardens, rain gardens, pond edges, and stream banks. Do not allow the soil to dry out completely.

Q: How large does it get?
A: It is a compact, slow-growing plant, typically reaching 12-16 inches in height (foliage) and 16-20 inches in spread, with flower stems rising to 18-20 inches.

Q: When does it bloom?
A: It blooms in mid to late summer, producing large, showy, golden-yellow to orange-yellow, daisy-like flower heads on sturdy dark purple-red stems.

Q: Is it slug resistant?
A: Yes, this cultivar is noted for its good resistance to slugs and snails, which is a common problem for many other ligularia and shade perennials.

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

Shop now

A good garden starts with the right size

Choose your starting point.

1 Gallon

A practical starting size for perennials, grasses, groundcovers, vines and young shrubs. Lightweight, easy to plant and well suited for projects that need multiple plants.

Explore 1 Gallon Plants

Gallon describes the container size, not a guaranteed plant height. Individual plants vary. Contact our nursery for current measurements.

Discover More from Victory Nursery