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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Evergreen mat forming rosettes of stiff dark green leave & cup shaped red-pink flowers.

Gardening facts about Saxifraga oppositifolia plant

How to Grow Saxifraga oppositifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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