Purpurascens Bergenia (Bergenia purpurascens)

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

Bergenia purpurascens is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 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 soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

On rocks and open slopes, 3600 - 4700 metres. in the Himalayas. Forests, scrub, alpine meadows and alpine rock crevices at elevations of 2700 - 4800 metres in western China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)