Ciliata Bergenia (Bergenia ciliata)

Family: Saxifragaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Bergenia ciliata is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. It is in leaf all year, in flower from March to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay and nutritionally poor soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The flowers are boiled and then pickled. — The flowers are boiled and then pickled.

Habitat & North American Range

On moist rocks and under forest shade, 1900 - 2600 metres in Kashmir. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)