Description
                        
                            Ligularia nanchuanica (also called Nanchuan Ligularia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has small, hairy leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Ligularia nanchuanica has been used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Ligularia nanchuanica is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.                        
                     
                                
                
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Ligularia nanchuanica is a perennial herb native to China. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.