Gloriosa LilyStriking and exotic in appearance, but so tough and easy to grow in a wide variety of conditions, and even tolerates poor soil. This climber produces one to four slender stems which generally grow up to 6 feet long emerging from a fleshy, elongated tuberous rhizome in spring. Each leaf has strong, parallel veins and tapers at the tip into a coiling, clinging tendril, allowing it to climb a simple support like a bamboo stake, trellis, or even other

firm berries with a distinct

square stems make great cut flowers

where every bite is a crispy delight

Dark purple foliage and black stems provide a dramatic backdrop for the flowers

Predominantly male hybrid strain

They'll add wonderful color and texture to borders—and are attractive in cut-flower displays

Grows 15-18 inches tall and up to 24 inches wide

Bergenia offers clusters of magenta-pink flowers on erect stems in early spring

that means you can pick berries for 6-8 weeks

it grows well in Zones 5 – 8

Its flower heads start red and turn a lovely purple during late spring

it forms a very dense mound of interesting foliage that is evergreen in most climates