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Saxifraga fortunei

Also Known As

  • Saxifraga cortussifolia var. fortunei

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, herb

size

  • H: 8"-15"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

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Saxifraga fortunei plant details

Saxifraga fortunei is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga fortunei

Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 15 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga fortunei

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Domo arigato Nippon for sharing this choice autumn flowering perennial. A beautiful plant with sizable fleshy Maple-ish leaves and topped in Fall by airy sprays of small pure white flowers like tiny birds in flight. Favoring a cool moist position and the first to fail for our not signing the Kyoto Accord.

Gardening facts about Saxifraga fortunei plant

How to Grow Saxifraga fortunei

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 5"

Width: 12"

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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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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
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