Bergenia

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Grown primarily for its beautiful deep green, leathery foliage, which turns a burnished maroon in cool weather and holds its color all winter long. The deep rosy-red flowers are a bonus in the spring time! Best if used in mass plantings.

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Spike Speedwell

Beautiful flowers in slender spires attract hummingbirds to the garden. A lovely addition to summer bouquets, perennial gardens or along a walkway. Available in a wide assortment of forms, from low, spreading varieties to tall, upright selections ideal for bringing height to the garden.

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Dianthus

These low-growing, dwarf plants make a splash in the landscape. Annual dianthus bear abundant flowers in a wide range of colors. Very effective when planted in large groupings, or used as accent in containers or window boxes. Prefers average to alkaline (sweet), well-drained soil.

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Salvia

Create a vivid floral display with spikes of lovely flowers in shades of blue, pink or white. Plant in cottage or wild gardens, in large groups to emphasize its color, or in mixed container gardens. An excellent complement to any garden setting. 

Details

Common name

Bergenia

Botanical name

Bergenia cordifolia

Variety

Bressingham Ruby

Zone

USDA 3 - 10

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Bloom color

Black

Bloom time

spring

Light

part sun

Height

14" (36 cm)

Habit

spreading

Water

weekly during dry spells

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

divide every 3 to 5 years