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Saxifraga paniculata

Also Known As

Saxifraga aizoon
White Mountain Saxifrage

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 1"-8"
W: 4"-10"

planting zones

2a-9b

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Saxifraga paniculata plant details

Saxifraga paniculata is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga paniculata

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 10 IN - wide, 1 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, mat-forming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga paniculata

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional

Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A slow-growing yet easy-to-grow evergreen alpine with clusters of greyish green rosettes of leaves with white serrated edges. The plants produce relatively tall sprays of white flowers in late spring. Grow in a partly shaded rock garden or in crevices.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Nice little Sax with 4"-8" stems of starry white flowers. Congested little clumper that asks for little but a well-drained nook to populate. Great in the rockery or step corner. Doesn't want to get as dry or hot as Hens & Chicks so while this is easy it doesn't mean you can just throw it to the wolves.

By: Far Reaches Farm

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Gardening facts about Saxifraga paniculata plant

How to Grow Saxifraga paniculata

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - occasional
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 5"

Width: 12"

sun - shade
even moisture

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