Heartleaf Bergenia, Pigsqueak
Bergenia cordifolia

Family: Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bergenia (ber-GEN-ee-a)
Species: cordifolia (kor-di-FOH-lee-uh)

Synonym:Megasea cordifolia

Synonym:Saxifraga cordifolia

Category
Perennials

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)

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Bronze-Green
Rubbery-Textured

Other details
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

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

Patent Information
Non-patented

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