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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet tall
Width: 1 to 2 feet wide
Flower color: White, often blushing pink as they age
Foliage color: Glossy green, turning bronze in cooler weather
Bloom time: Early to mid-spring
Light: Partial shade to full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers and damaged leaves to keep plants tidy
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts pollinators like bees

Groundcovers

Bergenia 'Silberlicht'

Silverlight Bergenia

Bergenia 'Silberlicht,' also known as 'Silverlight,' displays clusters of delicate white flowers with a hint of pink, blooming in early to mid-spring. As the season progresses, the blooms often deepen to a rich pink, adding color variation to its display. These bell-shaped flowers rise above the foliage on sturdy stems, offering an airy counterpoint to the plant's bold, rounded leaves.

Originally bred for its ornamental qualities, 'Silberlicht' brings interest to shaded borders, woodland gardens, and mixed beds, where it provides both seasonal flowers and evergreen foliage.

Light

Partial shade to full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Early to mid-spring

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

Feature this bergenia where garden views are enjoyed across multiple seasons rather than only during spring bloom. Its changing flower and foliage colors reward repeat visits, adding subtle interest that evolves as the garden progresses through the year.