Photo by Far Reaches Farm
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Saxifraga epiphylla
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Saxifraga epiphylla plant details
Saxifraga epiphylla is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga epiphylla
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: saxifragaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: alpine, creeping, fall color, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga epiphylla
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- 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 epiphylla
Sun Exposure
- sun - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 5"
Width: 12"
- sun - shade
- even moisture
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
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Size
Height: 1"-16"
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1"-2"
Width: 6"-8"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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