Bergenia, Elephant's Ears
Bergeniacrassifolia 'Marshmallow'

Family: Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Bergenia (ber-GEN-ee-a)
Species: crassifolia (krass-ih-FOH-lee-uh)
Cultivar: Marshmallow

Synonym:Bergenia cordifolia

Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

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