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Bergenia

Bergenia cordifolia
Also known as: Pigsqueak

Bergenia is a flower in the Saxifragaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 3-8.

Varieties

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  • ▸Bergenia

    PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Perennial (division) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Leathery evergreen leaves (red in winter); pink spring bloom.

    Bergenia (Bergenia cordifolia) is a tough evergreen perennial with glossy paddle-shaped leaves that flush red in winter and clusters of pink flowers in spring.

    Growing notes: Botanical name: Bergenia cordifolia|Hardiness zones: 3-8|Propagation: division|Light: Full sun to part shade|Water: Medium|Mature size: 1-1.5 feet

Family
Saxifragaceae
Category
Flower
Form
Rosette
Lifecycle
perennial
Zone
3-8
Height
1–1.5 ft
Spread
1–2 ft
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Water
Medium

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At a glance

Frost tolerance
Hardy · to ~-40°F
Lowest temperature the foliage usually survives

Growing timeline

Propagation
Division
Schedule anchor
Last Frost

Care & troubleshooting

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