Winter-Blooming Bergenia
Bergenia Crassifolia
Overview
The Winter-Blooming Bergenia (Bergenia crassifolia) offers striking, leathery evergreen leaves, which turn purplish in winter, complemented by clusters of pink blooms amid the cold. This hardy perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-8, preferring partial shade. Ideal for borders and ground cover, it spans about 12 to 18 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches, requiring minimal maintenance while providing year-round interest in the landscape.
Sun ShadeWater LowZones 3–8Type Perennial
Culture
- Sun
- Shade
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 3–8
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 1–1.5 Ft.
- Mature width
- 1–1.5 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
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