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Gill Plant Nursery Mildura

Tractor seat plant

Tractor seat plant

Regular price $12.00 AUD
Regular price $14.00 AUD Sale price $12.00 AUD
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The Tractor Seat Plant (Ligularia dentata reniformis) is a popular, shade-loving perennial known for its large, glossy, kidney-shaped leaves that resemble old-fashioned tractor seats. Thriving in moist, sheltered positions, it grows about 1m tall and wide, producing yellow, daisy-like flowers in summer
. Ideal for tropical-themed gardens, pots, and shaded areas, it requires consistent moisture and protection from harsh, direct sun
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Key Features and Care:
  • Foliage: Bold, glossy, dark green, kidney-shaped leaves.
  • Flowers: Long stems of yellow, daisy-like flowers in summer.
  • Size: Typically grows 60cm–1m in height and width.
  • Light: Prefers full shade to dappled light, though it can tolerate morning sun.
  • Watering: Requires consistently moist, well-drained soil; does not tolerate drying out.
  • Climate: Perennial in zones 7-10; may go dormant in cold winters.
  • Uses: Perfect for shady borders, ponds, and underplanting. 
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