Bergenia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Saxifragaceae. This evergreen perennial plant is native to central Asia, from Afghanistan to China, and the Himalayan region. It has a common name called Elephant's Ears.
Bergenia cordifolia is the most widely grown Bergenia. It is famous for its pink flowers and heart-shaped, slightly puckered leaves.
Bergenia are excellent for edging and woodland gardens, a good ground cover. It can be planted in sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in autumn or spring. Pests and diseases for this perennial are slugs and snails, vine weevils and leaf spot.
Bergenia cordifolia http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bergenia_cordifolia_(Flower).jpg Christian Hummert
Bergenia crassifolia http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bergenia_crassifolia_a2.jpg Jerzy Opioła
Bergenia ballawley http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bergenia_%27Ballawley%27_close-up.jpg James Steakley
Bergenia stracheyi http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bergenia_stracheyi.jpg James Steakley
Bergenia crassifolia http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bergenia_crassifolia.JPG Algirdas
Bergenia stracheyi http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bergenia_stracheyi1.jpg Kurt Stueber
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Christian Hummert
