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Heartleaf bergenia

Bergenia cordifolia

Ground coverEdging a bed or a pathShade

EvergreenLeaves worth havingTakes shadeTough

Heartleaf bergenia
The picture illustrates the species and is generated from its botanical name, not photographed in a particular garden.

What it needs, what it becomes

TypePerennials
FamilySaxifragaceae
Size when mature0.4 m tall, 0.5 m across
LightPart sun, Shade, Full sun
MoistureMedium, Moist
Soilloam, clay, sand
Soil pH5.5 to 7.5
Hardy to-30 degrees
FlowersApril to May
For pollinatorsGood
WaterMedium water
UpkeepLittle
Growthcat.growth.moderate
In EuropeIntroduced
Spreading riskNone known
If eatenPeople: Not toxic · Dogs: Not toxic · Cats: Not toxic

Safety

Nothing on our safety list for this plant.

Reviewed and approved for Poland by a qualified gardener with thirty years of practice, 2026-09-22.

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