Behind the Wood Shed

I've moved a spotty Ligularia into this narrow border behind the wood shed, and it is appreciating the shelter from the hot summer sun.

spotty ligularia in 2004

Spot the Spots!

These plants are good fun, although I would appreciate bigger spots! I grow another clump down by the water race in a sheltered foliage garden - even harder to spot its spots!

Ligularias have shiny green leaves, and look good with green neighbours of contrasting texture. Behind the wood shed this Ligularia has a large green ornamental grass (name unknown) on one side and a magenta flowered perennial geranium on the other.

Below is a much older photo of the same plant. You'll see that the overall size doesn't change much over the years. Nor should the colour of the vegetation - blame the cameras!

spotty ligularia in 2000