Ligularia dentata BBQ Banana forms a broad clump of large, heart-shaped, chocolate-maroon leaves in moist shade. Golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers rise on tall stems from mid to late summer. The plant suits a shaded border, woodland garden, pond edge, or large outdoor container.
Keep the soil consistently moist and protect the foliage from hot afternoon sun. Add organic matter and mulch to help the soil hold moisture. Remove spent flower stems and dead foliage after flowering. Its roots and aboveground parts contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids with documented toxic effects in animal studies.