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BERGENIA crassifolia
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Description: Grown from seed collected in the wild by Ron in August 07 from the Chulyashman River Canyon in the Atai Mtns of Siberia. Grew on a hillside in full sun near and under Rhododendron ledebourii. Spreads slowly to form dense colonies of 6-8" rounded evergreen leaves. Early spring blooms probably purply-pink on flowering stems 18-36" tall(see pic). Used as an edging in the formal rose garden at the Botanical Garden in Novosibirsk.(pic)
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Plant Facts...
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Growing Zones: 3 - 7 Sun Exposure: Full Sun/Partial Shade Hardy To: -35°F Bloom Color: Pink Bloom Season: Very Early (late March/early April) Foliage Color: Dark Green Width: (at 10 years) 1 - 2 ft. Height: (at 10 years) 6 - 10 in.
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