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Saxifraga paniculata var. minutifolia

Also Known As

  • Encrusted Saxifrage
  • Silver Saxifrage

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1"-2"
  • W: 4"-6"

planting zones

  • 7b-9b

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Saxifraga paniculata var. minutifolia plant details

Saxifraga paniculata var. minutifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga paniculata var. minutifolia

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 1 IN - 2 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: alpine, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga paniculata var. minutifolia

USDA Zones: 7b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Minutifolia. Tiny leaves indeed. Densely packed infant rosettes gradually expanding to a palm-sized patch that is only knee high to a beetle. The flower stems are comparatively robust getting a few inches high with a bunch of little white stars. Perfect trough plant or for chinking rock crevices.

Gardening facts about Saxifraga paniculata var. minutifolia plant

How to Grow Saxifraga paniculata var. minutifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
    • rocky

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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