Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Saxifragaceae

Genus:

Bergenia

Species:

Bergenia purpurascens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

45 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink, magenta

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fall Color:

red, bronze

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination. Surface sow and keep moist at cool temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI