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    • Photo of Saxifraga cotyledon foliage by Far Out Flora

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    Saxifraga cotyledon

    Also Known As

    • Pyramidal Saxifrage

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 5"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

    Saxifraga cotyledon plant details

    Saxifraga cotyledon is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga cotyledon

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: saxifragaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 IN wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: rock garden, rosette-forming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga cotyledon

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Super EASY & so gosh darn cute I want to tweek its darling little silvery rosette cheeks. Profusions of large, pyramidal panicles of FRAGRANT, white flowers (often with maroon dots) on 30" arching stems appear in early-Summer, perfect for cutting! To 2' tall, it forms a gorgeous silvery mat of 5" wide rosettes. Dividing is best done in early-Spring. Though many Saxifrages are limited to nooks & crannies of rock gardens, this one can be grown in the garden, too (or in a pot), in part shade or bright shade in moderately moist well drained soil. Also does not mind our wet Winters. Native to Iceland.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Saxifraga cotyledon plant

    How to Grow Saxifraga cotyledon

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Saxifraga stolonifera 'Veitchiana'

    aka Saxifraga veitchiana, Green Strawberry Begonia, Rockfoil

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Saxifraga stolonifera 'Veitchiana' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Saxifraga 'Primuloides'

    aka Saxifraga umbrosa 'Primuloides', Saxifraga umbrosa primuloides 'Nana', Saxifraga umbrosa var. primuloides, Saxifraga x 'Primuloides', London Pride, Miniature London Pride Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3"-10"

    Width: 6"-24"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Saxifraga 'Primuloides' flower by Agnieszka Kwiecień
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    Saxifraga stolonifera

    aka Mother of Thousands, Strawberry Begonia, Strawberry Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1"-16"

    Width: 6"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Saxifraga stolonifera flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Saxifraga oppositifolia

    aka Purple Mountain Saxifrage

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 1"-2"

    Width: 6"-8"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Saxifraga oppositifolia flower, form by Ansgar Walk
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    Saxifraga arendsii 'Purple Carpet'

    Scientific Name: Saxifraga (Mossy Group) 'Purpurteppich'

    Plant Type

    Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Saxifraga arendsii 'Purple Carpet' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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