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Britt-Marie-Crawford Bigleaf Ligularia Ligularia dentata

Flower Season
  • Summer
Mature Size
4' 3'
Height: 3' - 4'
Spread: 2' - 3'
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  • Details

    Features

    Broad, glossy, deep chocolate purple leaves. Golden orange, daisy-like flowers. Excellent for the pond side.

    Bog Plant
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Resists: 
    Deer

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Tall
    Garden Height: 
    36 - 48 Inches
    Spacing: 
    24 - 36 Inches
    Spread: 
    24 - 36 Inches
    Flower Colors: 
    Orange
    Flower Shade: 
    Golden orange
    Foliage Colors: 
    Purple
    Foliage Shade: 
    Dark chocolate
    Habit: 
    Mounded
    Container Role: 
    Thriller

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Shade to Shade

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Late Summer
    Hardiness Zones: 
    4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
    Water Category: 
    Consistent
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Fertile Soil
    Soil PH Category: 
    Neutral Soil
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Cut Flower
    Uses: 
    Specimen or Focal Point
    Maintenance Notes: 

    Prefers consistent moisture. Best in cool, partially shaded locations. Protect from the hot afternoon sun.

    Britt-Marie-Crawford Ligularia dentata USPP 16,113
  • 3 Reviews

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    Browse reviews from people who have grown this plant.
    • I planted 8 years ago in full Sun,, zone 3, but it wilts in hot weather of 24-30, but I just water and it picks right back up. No other problems.

      Bonnie
      , Alberta
      , Canada
      , 1 year ago
    • Bees love this plant. Mine prefers light shade. It wilts a bit with too much sun.

      Elizabeth
      , Wisconsin
      , United States
      , 3 years ago
    • Mike O’C
      , Michigan
      , United States
      , 3 years ago
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