Ligularia japonica Frosted Flecks Pleopeltis Native to only a small

Native to only a small population in Alabama

wisteria-like pink flower clusters (6" long) cascade from the tops of the stems in spring and into early summer

the flowers face outward and are less damaged by severe freezes than Helleborus x hybridus

5' tall clump of very glossy

who introduced this gem in 1949

Ligularia japonica Frosted Flecks Pleopeltis Native to only a smallLigularia 'Frosted Flecks' is a 2020 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a seed strain we developed from a green leaved Ligularia japonica. Ligularia 'Frosted Flecks' has slightly smaller than normal leaves, speckled with silvery white blotches, making it look like someone spilt milk over the leaves a real oddity. In summer, the plants are topped with stalks of golden daisy like flowers. They're grrrrr eat!