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Saxifraga arendsii 'Purple Carpet'

Scientific Name: Saxifraga (Mossy Group) 'Purpurteppich'

Plant type

groundcover

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

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Saxifraga arendsii 'Purple Carpet' plant details

Saxifraga arendsii 'Purple Carpet' is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga arendsii 'Purple Carpet'

Plant type: groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga arendsii 'Purple Carpet'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This cutie pie, evergreen, dense little mat is covered with small, fuchsia, cup-shaped flowers held upright on short, strong stems in May & June, just when your Spring bloomers are starting to fade. Very valuable in rock gardens, spilling over rock walls & as path edging. To 6” tall & 12” wide, they require part sun & moist, well-drained soil.

Gardening facts about Saxifraga arendsii 'Purple Carpet' plant

How to Grow Saxifraga arendsii 'Purple Carpet'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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