{"product_id":"ligularia-britt-marie","title":"Ligularia 'Britt Marie Crawford'","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"blurb1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLigularia 'Britt Marie Crawford'\u003c\/strong\u003e features a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003emound 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/strong\u003e: 36 - 48 in x 24 - 36 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e: Midsummer to early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Part shade to full shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moist, rich, well drained soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs\u003c\/strong\u003e: High; requires consistent moisture especially in heat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"native-status\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot native to North America. This cultivar is derived from Asian species and is grown for ornamental use in shaded garden settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Insects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"wildlife-insects\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws butterflies like Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Painted Ladies to its nectar rich flower spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVisited by bumblebees and native solitary bees gathering nectar from its tall, showy blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides forage for hoverflies and other beneficial insects that assist with garden pest control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"spacing-landscape\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24 - 36 in apart to allow for bold foliage display and adequate air circulation in damp conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, along streams or ponds, and as a focal point in moist low light areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"companion-plants\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstilbe chinensis (Chinese Astilbe)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Feathery flower plumes and shade tolerance make it a soft textural contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHosta 'Empress Wu' (Giant Hosta)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Massive green foliage pairs with Ligularia's dark leaves and thrives in similar moisture levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex elata 'Aurea' (Bowles Golden Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Golden arching foliage brightens the area around Ligularia’s dark leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerns (Osmunda or Athyrium species)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provide natural looking understory texture and thrive in the same shady, moist conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRodgersia aesculifolia (Rodgersia)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Broad leaves and tall flower stalks echo Ligularia's bold look and moisture needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45885764206753,"sku":"LIGULARIA BRITT MARIE CRAWFORD","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/ligul.jpg?v=1611416248","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/ligularia-britt-marie","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}