Photo by Far Reaches Farm
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Bergenia 'Eric Smith'
Also Known As
- Pigsqueak
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 18"
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 5a-8b
Bergenia 'Eric Smith' plant details
Bergenia 'Eric Smith' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with burgundy and green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Bergenia 'Eric Smith'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: saxifragaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen burgundy and green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 18 IN tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring
- Uses: big leaves
GROWING CONDITIONS for Bergenia 'Eric Smith'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
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How to Grow Bergenia 'Eric Smith'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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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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Width: 12"-18"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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