Elephant Ears
Latin Name : Bergenia
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Flowering very early in the year, the well named ‘Elephant Ears’ has large suculent leaves which can give colour in the autumn.
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Used as a groundcover plant in open and shady areas, the dark green leaf gets a tinge of purple when temperatures start to fall
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This hardy perennial is tough, and this close up of the flower shows its beauty