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Bergenia crassifolia Evergreen perennial (1 Page of 5) The Bergenia crassifolia plant species is found in E. Asia - N.W. China to Siberia. It is a member of the Saxifragaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. bifolia. Saxifraga crassifolia. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Bergenia crassifolia Family: Saxifragaceae Author: (L.)Fritsch. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: 0.75 Habitat: On shady north-facing rocks, stony slopes, rock streams and old moraines in the forest and alpine zones[74].
Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in full sun or light shade in most soils[134, 200] but prefers a deep fertile soil that does not dry out fully[134]. Established plants are drought tolerant according to another report[190]. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Plants are at their best in a medium-heavy soil[208]. Requires a position sheltered from cold drying winds and from the early morning sun. The leaf colour is best when plants are grown in a poor soil in a sunny position[188].
A very ornamental plant, it is hardy to about -20°c[187]. The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun[K].
Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233].
The different species of this genus will hybridise freely when grown near each other[233].
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