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East Himalayas. Evergreen, rubbery leaves measure 4 inches wide and 6 inches long on 4 inch stems. In the autumn, they turn tones of red and smoky purple red. The leaves also curl slightly like incomplete homemade sugar cones. Perhaps this creates a natural funnel for conducting rainwater. The nodding flowers of Bergenia purpurascens appear on strong purple stems.
April to May. 1-1.5 ft. x 1-2 ft.
Purple Red flowers
Sun, Part Shade Zones 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |