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Bergenia 'Silberlicht'
Also Known As
- Bergenia 'Silver Light'
- Silver Light Largeleaf Saxifrage
- Silver Light Pigsqueak
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Bergenia 'Silberlicht' plant details
Bergenia 'Silberlicht' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Bergenia 'Silberlicht'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: saxifragaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Bergenia 'Silberlicht'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Forestfarm
By: Native Sons
Garden photo gallery of Bergenia 'Silberlicht'
Gardening facts about Bergenia 'Silberlicht' plant
How to Grow Bergenia 'Silberlicht'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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