Ligularia 'Britt Marie Crawford' features a mound of dramatic dark chocolate maroon foliage that contrasts boldly with its yellow orange daisy like flowers. A natural for all beds and borders and provides a great contrast with green and lime foliage plants.
Height & Spread: 36 - 48 in x 24 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall
Light Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Preference: Moist, rich, well drained soils
Watering Needs: High; requires consistent moisture especially in heat
Deer Resistance: Moderate
Native Status
Not native to North America. This cultivar is derived from Asian species and is grown for ornamental use in shaded garden settings.
Wildlife & Insects
Butterflies
- Draws butterflies like Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Painted Ladies to its nectar rich flower spikes.
Bees
- Visited by bumblebees and native solitary bees gathering nectar from its tall, showy blooms.
Beneficial Insects
- Provides forage for hoverflies and other beneficial insects that assist with garden pest control.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 24 - 36 in apart to allow for bold foliage display and adequate air circulation in damp conditions.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, along streams or ponds, and as a focal point in moist low light areas.
Companion Plants
- Astilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe) - Feathery flower plumes and shade tolerance make it a soft textural contrast.
- Hosta 'Empress Wu' (Giant Hosta) - Massive green foliage pairs with Ligularia's dark leaves and thrives in similar moisture levels.
- Carex elata 'Aurea' (Bowles Golden Sedge) - Golden arching foliage brightens the area around Ligularia’s dark leaves.
- Ferns (Osmunda or Athyrium species) - Provide natural looking understory texture and thrive in the same shady, moist conditions.
- Rodgersia aesculifolia (Rodgersia) - Broad leaves and tall flower stalks echo Ligularia's bold look and moisture needs.