The glossy green leaves of bergenia look outstanding all year long. In fall they take on a magnificent reddish-bronze hue. The thick, leathery foliage squeaks when rubbed between your fingers, giving this plant the other common name of pigsqueak.
The pink, rose, or white blooms that appear on sturdy stalks in spring are just a bonus compared to the usefulness of the foliage. Not surprisingly, this is often used as groundcover. In cold regions, the semievergreen leaves are often damaged by spring frosts and can take much of the spring to recover.
Light:Sun,
Part SunZones:4-10
Plant Type:Perennial
Plant Height:6-18 inches tall
Plant Width:10-15 inches wide
Landscape Uses:Containers,Beds & Borders,Groundcover
Special Features:Flowers,Attractive Foliage,Fall Color,Winter Interest,Deer Resistant
The pink, rose, or white blooms that appear on sturdy stalks in spring are just a bonus compared to the usefulness of the foliage. Not surprisingly, this is often used as groundcover. In cold regions, the semievergreen leaves are often damaged by spring frosts and can take much of the spring to recover.
Light:Sun,
Part SunZones:4-10
Plant Type:Perennial
Plant Height:6-18 inches tall
Plant Width:10-15 inches wide
Landscape Uses:Containers,Beds & Borders,Groundcover
Special Features:Flowers,Attractive Foliage,Fall Color,Winter Interest,Deer Resistant