Bergenia cordifolia

Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak

Family: Saxifragaceae Saxifrage


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender, pink
Bloom time Early Spring to Early Summer, Late Winter
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, ground cover, massing, rock garden, seashore, woodland garden
Height 12" to 16" / 30cm to 40cm
Spread 20" to 24" / 50cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Leaf color Green, variegated
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Sandy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing