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| Plant Number: 1.317.570 | USDA Zone: 3 - 9 |
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 | Ligularia dentata ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’ |
| Common name : Black-leaved Ligularia |
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| A recent and amazing selection of Ligularia or Elephant Ears, this is a bold specimen perennial that needs a moist location. It forms a clump of large, rounded maroon-black leaves. Taller stems appear in midsummer, bearing clusters of bright golden orange daisy flowers. Superb for the back of the border, or at the waterside. An unusual centerpiece for a tub or large container. Both the flowers and leaves are great for cutting. Slugs can be troublesome. In warm summer regions plan to grow this in shade. A Heritage Perennials® Top 10 Perennial for 2006. USPP#16113: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
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Conditions |
Appearance |
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Sun Exposure
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Normal
Sandy
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral
Alkaline
Acid
Soil Moisture
Moist
Wet
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Gold
Blooming Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Foliage Color
Purple Black
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Border
Containers
Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Massed
Specimen
Waterside
Woodland
Flower Head Size
Very Large
Height
90-120 cm
35-47 inches
Spread
80-90 cm
31-35 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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