Scientific Name Bergenia cordifolia Common Name Bergenia

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Characteristics Season early spring Height 12-18 inches Hardiness USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8 Flower Color deep pink Soil rich, moist soils Exposure partial shade Propagation seed, division in spring North Carolina Regions Mountains, Piedmont Comments Bergenia has large, glossy evergreen leaves produced in spreading clumps, and makes a lovely ground cover in shady areas. Origin Siberia

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