Ligularia japonica, commonly known as Japanese Ligularia, is a herbaceous perennial native to moist, shady woodlands and along stream banks in East Asia, including Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and parts of China. It typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet (0.9-1.2 meters) and a width of 3 feet (0.9 meters). Japanese Ligularia has large, heart-shaped leaves that add a lush, tropical feel to the garden. It produces tall spikes of bright yellow, daisy-like flowers in the summer, which are quite showy and attract pollinators such as butterflies.

Japanese Ligularia is valued for its bold foliage and bright flowers, which can brighten up shady areas of the garden. It is often used in woodland gardens, borders, and as a specimen plant in moist, shaded areas. It prefers consistently moist soil and can tolerate wet conditions, making it suitable for planting near ponds or streams. It thrives in part shade to full shade and requires soil that is rich in organic matter. While it is generally low maintenance, it can suffer from slugs and snails which are attracted to its succulent leaves.CC BY-SA 4.0