Tractor seat plant brings color to fall, winter landscapes

Bright yellow flower clusters on long stems make the flowers of ligularia an excellent cut flower plant. (Photos by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)
If you are looking to add a splash of bright color to shaded areas in the fall and early winter, ligularia is an excellent choice. Many people commonly refer to it as tractor seat plant, as the shape of the leaf resembles one. It’s also sometimes called leopard plant, but no matter what you call it, ligularia’s large, glossy, deep green foliage makes a great addition to the landscape. The plant…

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