Bergenia (Bergenia crassifolia)
Family: Saxifragaceae
Bergenia crassifolia, often cultivated under the name Bergenia cordifolia, is a favorite garden plant for difficult, shady locations. It grows and spreads slowly, but it eventually forms large masses of foliage and bursts of springtime color. This species is native to cold areas of central Asia, including Siberia. An old-fashioned garden plant, it still bears the common name "pigsqueak," which refers to the sound of its waxy leaves rubbing together.
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flower, ornamental, perennial, shade, spring , sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized perennial for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8. Grows best in shade to partial sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 12" to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm) tall with a spread of 12" to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from late winter through mid-spring.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.
Size: Reaches 12" to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm) tall with a spread of 12" to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from late winter through mid-spring.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.