Saxifraga rosacea


Scientific Name: Saxifraga rosacea Moench
Synonym: Saxifraga decipiens, Saxifraga sternbergii
Family: Saxifragaceae
(Saxifraga rosacea)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 3-7,14-17,32,34
USDA: 2-7

Heat Tolerance: Does not tolerate heat well

Sun Exposure: Afternoon shade to full shade

Origin: Europe

Growth Habits: Spreading perennial, cushoin forming, 6 inches tall (15 cm); leave kidney shaped, or with 3 or 5 lobes.

Watering Needs: Regular water, good drainage

Propagation: Seeds in fall, division, rooted offsets


Blooming Habits:
White flowers in spring on 8 inches tall stalks (20 cm), there are named varieties with pink to red flowers (x arendsii).


 

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