Photo by Far Reaches Farm
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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
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
By: Far Reaches Farm
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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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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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Zones
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