Przewalski's Tongue 2L

Przewalski's Tongue – Elegant Perennial with Expressive Flowers

Przewalski's Ligularia (Ligularia przewalskii) is a striking perennial that is distinguished by decorative, lobed leaves and tall, slender spikes of yellow flowers. It is an ideal plant for planting in damp places, such as the edges of ponds or damp beds, where its expressive appearance attracts attention and adds elegance to the garden.

Main features of Przewalski's uvula

Flowers

• Colour: Bright yellow, small flowers gathered in slender, erect spikes.
• Flowering: From June to August, it is a striking color accent in the garden.
• Shape: The inflorescences reach a length of 20–30 cm and rise high above the leaves.

List

• Colour: Dark green, with a lobed, deeply indented structure, somewhat reminiscent of fern leaves.
• Decorativeness: The leaves decorate the plant throughout the growing season, and in autumn they can turn warm shades.

Cut

• Form: A spreading, tufted perennial with clearly separated flower stems and leaves.
• Height: It reaches 100–150 cm with inflorescences, and the leaves form a clump about 50–70 cm high.

Cultivation requirements of Przewalski's tongue

Location and soil

• Position: It grows best in partial shade, where the leaves retain their intense color, but it also tolerates sunny positions, provided that the soil is sufficiently moist.
• Soil: Moist, fertile, humus and permeable. It prefers places that are constantly moderately humid and even waterlogged.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Regular, especially during periods of drought. The soil should be constantly moist, but not waterlogged.
• Fertilization: In spring, it is a good idea to feed the plant with organic fertilizer or compost to support lush growth and flowering.

Care

• Trimming: After flowering, you can remove the flower shoots to improve the aesthetics of the plant and focus energy on the leaves.
• Wintering: It is fully frost-resistant (zone 4–8) and does not require additional protection for the winter.
• Reproduction: It can be easily propagated by dividing clumps in early spring or autumn.

The use of Przewalski's uvula

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Wet beds: It is perfect for damp beds, especially in the company of plants with similar requirements, such as tawuls, rodgersias, and goats.
• Naturalistic plantings: Ideal for prairie, forest or English style gardens.

Banks of water reservoirs

• Thanks to its love of moisture, Przewalski's tongue is a natural choice for planting the edges of ponds, streams or ponds.

Solitaire

• It can be planted as a solitary plant on the lawn or in larger compositions, where its height and expressive habit become the main accent.

Flower bed background

• The tall inflorescences of the ligulate are perfect as a background for shorter plants, such as cranesbills, funkias or ferns.

Why is it worth choosing Przewalski's uvula?

• Striking appearance: Yellow, slender inflorescences and decorative leaves add elegance to any garden arrangement.
• Longevity: A perennial plant that retains its decorativeness for many years.
• Immunity: It is frost-resistant and moisture-tolerant, making it ideal for more difficult conditions.
• Universality: It suits a variety of garden styles and can be used in a variety of compositions.

Plant Specifications

• Flower pot: 2 liters
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes