Bergenia emeiensis is a newer species collected from Mount Emei in China. This species is not as hardy as many of the better known forms of bergenia, but it is being used in hybridizing work. The resulting hybrids are quite vigorous and the flowering time is longer. The leaves of B. emeiensis don't get the same rich winter coloration as some of its relatives do, but the spring flowers are more spectacular than most readily available cultivars. Be aware that cutworms and root weevils can and will attack all bergenia, and to have unblemished leaves one must be vigilant.