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Bergeniapurpurascens

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Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Bergenia (ber-GEN-ee-a)
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Species
purpurascens (pur-pur-ESS-kenz)
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Synonym
Bergenia delavayi
Bergenia purpurascens var. delavayi
Saxifraga delavayi
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hinsdale, Illinois

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Mechanicville, New York

Norristown, Pennsylvania

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