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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Saxifragaceae (Saxifrages) |
| Origin: Siberia (Europe) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Rose Pink |
| Bloomtime: Spring |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: <15° F |
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Bergenia cordifolia (Heartleaf Bergenia) - Evergreen perennial. Large, green, leathery leaves with red margins stem from the center of the perennial clump and reach 1-2 feet tall. Rose-pink flowers cluster on flower stalks among the foliage in the spring. Best in light shade and moderate to little water; it will tolerate some drought. Hardy to <15 degrees F. The German botanist Konrad Moench named the genus to honor Karl August von Bergen an 18th century German physician and botanist. The specific epithet comes from the Latin words 'cordi' meaning "heart" and 'foli' meaning "leaf" for its heart-shaped leaves
The information about Bergenia cordifolia displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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