tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post1040090470814250611..comments2024-02-29T23:22:30.130-08:00Comments on Astrid's Garden Design: Diary - Drought tolerant plantsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8560498250041584368.post-89743289929100948092013-07-01T09:15:31.011-07:002013-07-01T09:15:31.011-07:00With regard to Bergenia (aka Pigsqueak), I have th...With regard to Bergenia (aka Pigsqueak), I have these growing in my zone 5B Wisconsin. I have rich soil, somewhat compact and clayish, but plenty of black matter. I find that Bergenia do not look nice without regular waterings. The foliage looks sooooo much better with a quick watering every day - the leaves perk up and new green growth emerges. Otherwise, I don't care for their look. They were brought to the United States from Siberia if I remember correctly back in the late 1700's, and were often a staple of the mission style home landscaping in California. It was pretty common to see them planted at the base of a fountain, which is exacly where I will be moving mine! The supplemental water will do them some good. <br /><br />My Lady's Mantle took three years to show me anything worthwhile. I almost gave up on them, but once they established they are beautiful. Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01731997015814581878noreply@blogger.com