Bergenia x schmidtii (Schmidt elephant ear)
Botanical Information
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Bergenia |
| Species | x schmidtii |
| Category | Perennials |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 -(-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 -(-10) |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By division or root rhizomes sections. |
| Cultivation | Grows in humus-rich soils but cannot withstand high heat or dry areas. |
| Pests | Vine weevils, slugs, snails and brown rot. |
| Flower Description | Five oval-shaped, light pink petals with three to four flowers branding from the stem. |
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