Heartleaf bergenia (Bergenia crassifolia)
Heartleaf bergenia, also known as Badan, Siberian tea, Winter-blooming bergenia, Mongolian tea
Heartleaf bergenia (Bergenia crassifolia) is a plant species that is tolerant to cold and warm climates. This species has leaves that change color and range from rust brown to brown-red. Heartleaf bergenia leaves are used to make tea in Siberia. Its latin name Bergenia crassifolia means "thick-leaved."
Key Facts About Heartleaf bergenia
Attributes of Heartleaf bergenia
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
15 cm to 31 cm
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green Red
Flower Size
4.5 mm to 5 mm
Flower Color
Pink Purple White Red Lavender
Scientific Classification of Heartleaf bergenia
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Saxifragales
Family
Saxifrage
Genus
Elephant's ears
Species
Heartleaf bergenia