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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 12-18 inches tall
Width: 18-24 inches wide
Flower color: Light to dark pink
Foliage color: Glossy yellow and green variegated leaves that turn red in the fall and winter
Bloom time: Spring and fall
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; occasional division every few years to maintain plant vigor
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4-9
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators, especially bees

Groundcovers

Bergenia cordifolia 'Tubby Andrews'

Tubby Andrews Bergenia

Bergenia cordifolia 'Tubby Andrews' is a distinctive variegated perennial, known for its unique yellow and green foliage. The heart-shaped leaves emerge with a mix of yellow and deep green, creating an attractive contrast that lasts throughout the growing season. In early to mid-spring and again in fall, the plant produces clusters of soft pink flowers, rising above the foliage on sturdy stems and adding a burst of color to the garden.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring and fall

Find this plant

Works well in

Pollinator Gardens
Woodland Gardens
Borders
Deer-Prone Areas

Companion plants

Astilbes · Japanese painted ferns · Pulmonaria · Solomon's seal · Primroses · Foamflowers

Design tip

Reserve this variegated selection for key focal areas where its colorful foliage can draw attention without overwhelming the planting. Limiting bold variegation to strategic locations creates visual emphasis while allowing surrounding plants to provide a calm, balanced backdrop.