Perennial flower
Heartleaf Bergenia plant profile
Bergenia cordifolia
A perennial flower for partial sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Heartleaf Bergenia
Heartleaf bergenia is a low, semi-evergreen perennial best planted in spring, the standard window for hardy perennials. University of Illinois Extension notes it prefers moist, well-drained, organic soil in a semi-shaded location and blooms in April and May.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Partial sun
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3 to 8Find my hardiness zone
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Heartleaf Bergenia
University of Illinois Extension. Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.