Photo by Far Reaches Farm
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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
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
By: Far Reaches Farm
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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
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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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Plant Type
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Zones
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