Bergenia crassifolia 'Red Star' at the NYBG in mid April
Sunset®: 1-9,12-24,30-45
USDA: 3-9
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to -20°F (-30°C)
Heat Tolerance: Morning sun only in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Origin: China
Growth Habits: Rhizomatous evergreen perennial, up to 20 inches tall (50 cm)
Watering Needs: Water well in hot weather, fairly drought resistant in most of the country,
Bergenia crassifolia in Curtis Botanical Magazine
Bergenias are grown for their round glossy evergreen leaves.
Culture:
Respond well to foliar fertilizer.
Propagation:
Division of rhizome in the fall, or in spring after the plant finishes blooming, seeds in early fall (mild climates) or spring
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