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Bergenia flowers are rosy to pale pink, cone-shaped, and bloom in early spring. They grow on stems that are similar in color to rhubarb stalks.
Appearance:
Bergenia flowers bloom in clusters above the leaves
The flowers can range in color from almost white to ruby red and purple
The flowers are long lasting
Other features:
Bergenia is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial
The leaves are large, leathery, ovate or cordate, and often have wavy or saw-toothed edges
The leaves are glossy green for most of the year, but in cooler climates, they turn red or bronze in the fall
Common names:
Bergenia is also known as pigsqueak, elephant's ears, and large rockfoil
The common name of pig squeak is in reference to the noise produced by rubbing a leaf between thumb and finger
Uses:
Bergenia is primarily grown as a ground cover
The attractive foliage is often used in floral arrangements
Bergenia flowers are rosy to pale pink, cone-shaped, and bloom in early spring. They grow on stems that are similar in color to rhubarb stalks.
Appearance:
Bergenia flowers bloom in clusters above the leaves
The flowers can range in color from almost white to ruby red and purple
The flowers are long lasting
Other features:
Bergenia is a clump-forming, rhizomatous, evergreen perennial
The leaves are large, leathery, ovate or cordate, and often have wavy or saw-toothed edges
The leaves are glossy green for most of the year, but in cooler climates, they turn red or bronze in the fall
Common names:
Bergenia is also known as pigsqueak, elephant's ears, and large rockfoil
The common name of pig squeak is in reference to the noise produced by rubbing a leaf between thumb and finger
Uses:
Bergenia is primarily grown as a ground cover
The attractive foliage is often used in floral arrangements