Watters Brit Marie Crawford Ligularia
Best bold foliage plant for moist shade gardens.
A bold perennial that anchors garden beds with deep, dark foliage and vibrant, daisy-like blooms. It provides a striking color contrast that works beautifully in borders, while offering the added benefit of being deer resistant and pollinator-friendly.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking bold texture and color in low-light landscapes
- Homeowners wanting reliable late-season interest for their shade gardens
- Nature enthusiasts looking to create a pollinator-friendly habitat
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to maintain a strict irrigation schedule
- Low-maintenance seekers unwilling to manage frequent pest control
- Landscapers with gardens lacking significant canopy or structural shade
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Dark chocolate-maroon foliage creates an immediate, high-contrast focal point.
Wildlife Attraction
Daisy-like blooms serve as a reliable magnet for local butterfly populations.
Pest Resistance
Deer typically avoid this variety, saving you from constant garden maintenance.
Versatility
Equally effective as a landscape border or a fresh-cut floral arrangement.
Hardiness Range
Robust adaptability across USDA zones 4 through 9 ensures reliable growth.
Growth Habit
Mounded structure provides a tidy, predictable shape for structured garden beds.
Key Specs
Genus Species
Ligularia dentata 'Brit Marie Crawford' (PP 16113)
Mature Height
3-4 feet
Mature Width
2-3 feet
Bloom Time
Summer
Flower Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Burgundy
Growth Habit
Mounded
Light Exposure
Sun/Light Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Deer Resistant
Yes
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