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These little Pigsquek piglet leaves will grow into attention hogs in your garden.

Bergenia pacumbis 'Green Monstah' - Pigsquek from Quackin Grass Nursery

Bergenia pacumbis 'Green Monstah'

Pigsqueak

Plant Type:

SHADE PERENNIALS

Bergenia pacumbis 'Green Monstah' - Enormous green fuzzy ovate paddles demand your attention and, oh, are so worthy as among the boldest of herbaceous perennials. For dynamism contrast 'Green Monstuh' with finer, more delicate ferns, Polygonatum and other shade to semi-shade perennials that appreciate a fertile, moisture retaining soil. Ground cover under small trees such as Cornus florida, C. kousa or Prunus. Early to mid-morning sun or dappled afternoon shade will be perfectly appropriate. 'Green Monstuh' with its soft, hirsute leaves that you can almost hear purr when stroked is a gentle monster. I've nothing but green love for this monstuh. Established pot grown plant from division.


Height:

24 in

Spread:

36 in

Colors:

Pink

Zone:

(4b?)5 to 8
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Characteristics and Attributes for Bergenia pacumbis 'Green Monstah'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn / into Winter

Autumn Interest

  • Autumn Leaf Color

Nature Attraction

  • Honey Bees & Native Bees
  • Deer Resistant

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Dappled Shade

Attributes

  • Border
  • Cottage Garden
  • Foliage
  • Woodland
  • Grouping
  • Ground Cover
  • Accent

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Fertile
  • Humus Laden
  • Draining
  • Organic
  • Moist

Origins

  • Garden Origin

Propagated By

  • Division