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Saxifraga oppositifolia
Also Known As
- Purple Mountain Saxifrage
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 1"-2"
- W: 6"-8"
planting zones
- 2a-8b
Saxifraga oppositifolia plant details
Saxifraga oppositifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga oppositifolia
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: saxifragaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga oppositifolia
- USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Saxifraga oppositifolia
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
- sun - shade
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Size
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