Bergenia ciliata f. ciliata

A distinctive low growing ciliata form with a strongly dentate margin, marked red on both young and old growth, a feature shared by the B. ciliata var. ciliata collected by Tony Schilling in Nepal.

The hairs on this form are much coarser than other ciliata, appearing more prominent and erect on the leaf margin and evenly distributed across the upper and lower leaf lamina. This form has an unusual slightly more leathery texture, a feature often found in the evergreen species than in ciliata and pacumbis.

Highly attractive, pure white, scented flowers open in early spring.