Tuesday, 27 October 2015

Bergenia cordifolia

  • Common Name -  heartleaf bergenia
  • Botanical Name - Bergenia cordifolia
  • Family -  Saxifragaceae  
  • Leaf - simple, pinnate veins, orbicular shape, rounded apex, crenate margins, cordate base
  • Flower - panicle-like cyme inflorescence, March - May
  • Bud - alternate/basal
  • Fruit - capsule, July - August 
  • Habit - dense, spreading
  • Form - mounded
  • Size - 0.6 - 1.3 foot
  • Culture - full sun, acidic.humus rich/well drained soil
  • Use - accent plant, fall intrest, ground cover

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