Enormous, round, toothed leaves with purple undersides and purple stems make this plant a beautiful textural addition to the perennial garden, even when it is not blooming. The leaves of ‘Britt-Marie Crawford’ are a glossy dark green, infused with mahogany, and maintain their color throughout the season. It was derived from a seedling of ‘Othello’, selected from a garden in Scotland by James Crawford, and named after his late wife. In late summer, 3- to 4-foot sturdy stems arise from the foliage with large clusters of buds that open into groups of golden-orange, daisy-like flowers. The plants prefer dappled shade and even moisture. The leaves will wilt on hot days, even if the soil is moist. As with hostas, slugs may become a problem. With its dramatic flower spikes, bigleaf goldenray makes a bold accent, and it is an excellent pondside plant.