Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Saxifragaceae

Genus:

Bergenia

Species:

Bergenia stracheyi

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Ground Cover:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover. Cold stratification improves germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI