Common Name | Golden groundsel |
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Family | Asteraceae |
Genus | Ligularia |
species | dentata |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | August |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Foliage Color | Black |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | Much darker foliage than 'Othello'. |
Landscape Value | Accent or as a architectural feature. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 16" / 24" / 45" |
Soil (Garden) | Prefers moist, well-drained fertile soil. |
Water (Garden) | Moderate needs. Requires more moisture in full sun. |
Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant, Pollinator Attractor |
Comments | Ligularia are long-lived plants and seldom needing division. |
Ligularia ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Giant 12″ leaves of glossy black create mirrors in the garden. This darkest Ligularia to date exhibits extreme vigor providing a dramatic backdrop for infinite color combinations. Daisy-like flowers of golden orange emerge in late summer. Create a tropical mood with this hardy “must have” perennial.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 16″ / 24″ / 45″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): August
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
EC | 1.8 – 2.5 |
pH | 5.6 – 6.8 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | — |
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