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Bergenia crassifolia 'Purpurea'
Also Known As
- Bergenia cordifolia 'Purpurea'
- Pupurea Pigsqueak
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Bergenia crassifolia 'Purpurea' plant details
Bergenia crassifolia 'Purpurea' 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 rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Bergenia crassifolia 'Purpurea'
- 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 crassifolia 'Purpurea'
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Bergenia crassifolia 'Purpurea'
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 10"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
- drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
Height: 8"-12"
Width: 12"-24"
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- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
Height: 10"-15"
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- drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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