Britt Marie Crawford Leopard Plant

Ligularia dentata USPP 16,113

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Wet Soils, Flowering, Deer-resistant, Attracts pollinators, and Container Friendly

Specifications

Botanical Name

Ligularia dentata USPP 16,113
Height

3-4 ft
Width

2-3 ft
Growing Zones

4-9
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Yellow
Leaf Color
- Purple
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT, OR

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Plant in an area that receives 0-2 hours of direct morning sun or all-day dappled shade; intense afternoon sun will quickly scorch the large leaves, fading the rich, chocolate-burgundy color. Providing it with morning light will actually intensify the deep pigmentation, but protecting it from the harsh midday heat is non-negotiable.
Soil: Aim for a moisture-retentive, rich, and highly organic soil that still drains well—it thrives in conditions similar to a forest floor. If your soil is heavy clay, generously incorporate compost and aged leaf mold to improve both drainage and moisture retention, ensuring the roots stay consistently damp but not waterlogged.

Watering Requirements

During its first season, keep the soil uniformly moist by watering deeply 2-3 times per week, never allowing the root ball to fully dry out. Once established, this plant is not drought-tolerant and inconsistent watering will cause the foliage to quickly wilt and the leaf margins to crisp. If you see the plant drooping dramatically during a hot spell, water immediately, as its overall health depends on a steady supply of moisture.

Pruning Tips

Since the spectacular foliage is the primary feature, you are pruning for health and aesthetics, not bloom timing. In late winter or early spring, remove any old, damaged, or winter-tattered leaves by snipping them off at the base of the plant to clean up the clump before new growth emerges. You can also snip off the tall, yellow flower spikes at the base after they fade; this simple technique redirects all the plant’s energy into maintaining those magnificent, massive leaves.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a well-balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer, such as a 10-10-10, around the root zone in early spring just as you see new growth starting. Alternatively, a monthly feeding with a half-strength liquid organic solution like compost tea or fish emulsion during the peak summer months works well. What you should avoid is heavy nitrogen feeding late in the growing season, as this promotes tender, lush new growth that is highly susceptible to severe damage from an early frost.

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Get bold yellow flower spikes that shine in the shade! The Britt Marie Crawford Leopard Plant (Ligularia dentata 'Britt-Marie Crawford') is a wonderful yellow-orange, rocket-shaped flower with huge leaves in dark chocolate-maroon foliage that remains dark for most of the season!

Britt Marie Crawford Leopard Plants makes an extremely bold statement in the garden, and its best ornamental feature is its dark leaves! Plus they hide a showy secret - breezes lift the leaves to reveal raspberry undersides!

The foliage can be rounded, kidney-shaped, or triangular with a wavy margin, bringing even more variety to this showy plant! This plant was first discovered by Britt-Marie Crawford in Fife, Scotland.

The flowers appear on tall spikes and bloom from July to August. The yellow-orange pollinator-friendly blooms are like long-petalled Daisy-like flowers that fill out the upright dark stems that really show off against dark chocolate-maroon foliage! They retain good color throughout the growing season, thriving throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9! Plus, the fall seed heads are filled with nutritious food for songbirds!

Landscape Application:

Use Ligularia in group or mass plantings, woodland gardens, or along streams, ponds, pools, or bog gardens! Add a large-scale perennial at the base of where the gutters drain on the shady side of your home! Fantastic around water gardens and Rain Gardens for a spectacular showing.

Fill the Shade Gardens, Perennial borders and Cottage garden locations around your yard! Gain big texture and color in those gloomy areas! Britt Marie Crawford Leopard Plant brings in the pollinators during the summer months, while the dark leaves add dramatic contrast!

You'll take your landscape to the next level with this spectacular display. Easy enough for beginners, Bottle Rocket Leopard Plant develops into an architectural structural element that looks good all season. These large perennials will certainly turn heads when you plant them as groundcover to fill large areas!

Yellow-Orange Daisy-Like Blooms
Dark Chocolate-Maroon Foliage
Summer Flowers For Pollinators
Wide & Tall Showy Perennials
Fantastic Large Shady Specimens, Rain Gardens & Fast En Masse

#ProPlantTips for Care

Ligularia are resilient herbaceous perennials and can grow into large-scale plants up to 4 feet tall when in bloom and 4 feet wide! These plants should be planted in part sun/partial shade in a well-drained area, but keep the soil moist to wet. It should never be allowed to dry out! Apply a 3-4 inch deep layer of arborist mulch to keep moisture in the soil better.

Best In Partial Shade
Moderate to High Moisture
Well-Drained Rich Organic Soil
Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Prune Mounds In Fall
Deer-Resistant & Widely Adaptable

Big and bold, the Britt Marie Leopard Plant shows off in a grand scale with its dark foliage and showy yellow summer flowers! Order yours today at NatureHills.com!

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Britt Marie Crawford Leopard Plant

Ligularia dentata USPP 16,113

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