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Bergenia, Elephant's Ears 'Marshmallow'

Bergeniacrassifolia

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Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Bergenia (ber-GEN-ee-a)
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Species
crassifolia (krass-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Bergenia cordifolia
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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