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Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford' (big leaf ligularia) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and bright yellow blossoms during early summer to late summer. The showy glossy foliage is dark green and deep magenta in colour and bold in texture. Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford' (big leaf ligularia) has deep magenta stems. A specimen plant, Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford' (big leaf ligularia) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, bedding plant, bog, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, pond, specimen, waterfront, wild flower and woodland.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford' tolerates wet sites, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer.