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Ligularia dentata 'Britt Marie Crawford'

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Botanical Name: Ligularia dentata 'Britt Marie Crawford' lig-yew-LAR-ee-ah den-TAY-tah

Genus: Ligularia

In early spring, fleshy stems unfurl and are topped by rounded burgundy leaves. By June, this plant looks splendid, with upturned leaves and their rich purple undersides. 'Britt Marie Crawford' may wilt in the hot noonday sun, but soft shade soon revives it. At the start of summer, right golden daisy-like flowers bloom, contrasting boldly with the foliage. -Matt Griswold, Regional Picks: Northeast, Fine Gardening issue #127
Care: Likes moist soil. Don't let it dry out between waterings.
Propagation: By division. Plants will not come true from seed.
Problems: No serious problems.

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Height	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread	1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit	Clumps
Growth Pace	Moderate Grower
Light	Full Shade Only;Full Sun to Part Shade;Part Shade Only;Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture	Medium Moisture
Maintenance	Low
Tolerance	Deer Tolerant
Characteristics	Attracts Birds; Attracts Butterflies; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time	Early Fall; Early Spring; Fall; Late Summer; Spring; Summer
Foliage Color	Black
Flower Color	Yellow Flower
Uses	Beds and Borders, Container, Shade, Foliage, Cut Flower, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Style	Waterside, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest	Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type	Perennials

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posted by greendog4
2/27/2011
Region: Mid-Atlantic
Zone: 5

I have 3 varieties of Ligularia & love them all. After the first year I have had seedlings I have been able to transplant to an unfenced area where the deer have tasted them but then left them alone. I'm looking forward to seeing how these transplants have survived the winter. The flowers are pretty and the scent fresh and delicate. The leaves look great all season. Great shade to part-shade plant!

posted by shorner47
6/21/2009
Region: Pacific Northwest
Zone: 6

I normally choose Xeric plants for my hot, dry climate, but was intrigued by the tropical look of the Ligularia. I planted it on the northside of my house in very sandy soil that is watered 15 minutes daily by my underground system. Our area normally gets about 7" of annual rainfall with temperatures well over 100 degrees during mid-summer. My plant has not only survived, but continues to thrive. I am very pleased with it.

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