Ligularia - 'Brit Marie Crawford' (Ligularia) Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Ground cover, Flowering Form Upright Taller-Growing Clump, Architectural Form Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height) Colours Yellow Flowers (Summer late), Red Foliage Care Some Maintenance Required Hardiness Very hardy Growth Fast Growing Plant Earmark this plant   Ligularia description: This large herbaceous perennial is grown for its impressive deep red summer foliage and spikes of yellow blossom. Ligularia is ideally suited to bog garden and pond side planting. Ideally plant in drifts alongside other large moisture loving herbaceous plants. Ligularia cultivation notes: Ligularia flourishes in a sheltered spot on permanently moist soil in part sun,either in full or part sun. Requiring a fertile soil and plenty of summer moisture Ligularia should be mulched every year with well rotted organic matter. Tall flowers will require staking and during dry spells regular water will be required. Propagate by division. Plant Strengths: Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Tolerates permanently wet soil; Tolerates heavy clay soils. Plant Weaknesses: Invasive top growth; Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations. Design & Plant Use for Ligularia: Ideal for naturalistic woodland planting Common Missspellings: Ligularea, Liguleria, Ligullaria, Ligularaea If you've enjoyed the FindMePlants website, why don't you help make it better and buy the FMP boys a cuppa?

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