Bergenia purpurascens, commonly known as Purple Bergenia, is an evergreen perennial herb that thrives in the understory of montane forests and rocky slopes in the Eastern Himalayas, Southeast Asia, and China. It reaches a modest size of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) in both height and width, with a clumping growth habit. The plant is notable for its large, leathery leaves that turn a striking beet red in winter, adding year-round interest to the garden. In spring, it produces showy flower spikes with blooms that can range in color from green to pink, purple, and red, depending on the cultivar.

Purple Bergenia is valued for its attractive foliage, which provides winter color, and its spring flowers. It is used in shaded garden areas, as ground cover, and in border plantings. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring medium amounts of water and thriving in a variety of soil types, as long as they are well-drained. While it prefers part shade or full shade, it can tolerate some sun in cooler climates. It is generally pest and disease resistant, but slugs and snails can sometimes be a problem. Overly wet conditions can lead to root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0