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Ligularia dentata Britt-Marie Crawford

Bigleaf Ligularia (Elephant Ears, Leopard Plant): Patent PP16113

Thick, slightly wavy, purple-black foliage supports daisy-like, orange-gold flowers.

  • »  AKA Senecio clivorum 'Britt-Marie Crawford'
  • »  Orange-gold, daisy-like flowers form loose clusters on dark stems
  • »  Thick, purple-black, slightly wavy foliage
  • »  Leaf underside is a bright purple
  • »  Large, lily pad-like leaves, 20-25 cm wide
  • »  Leaves hold their colour throughout the season
  • »  Bloom Time: Late June to late August
  • »  Flower Height: 125 cm
  • »  Flower Size: 6-8 cm

1gal
$36.75
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:100-110 cm
  • Spread:80-90 cm
  • Bloom Color: Gold
Exposure
• Full Shade
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Mounding
Foliage Color
• Black
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Specimen
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford'

A Heritage Perennial Top 10 Perennial for 2006.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford'

Ligularia are best grown in a cool, moist location, in a well-drained soil, in partial shade. Protection from the hot, afternoon sun will help prevent wilting. Great perennial for the back border.