Saxifraga x geum 'Dentata'

Scientific Name: Saxifraga (London Pride Group) 'Dentata'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 6"-8"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

6a-10a

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Saxifraga x geum 'Dentata' plant details

Saxifraga x geum 'Dentata' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga x geum 'Dentata'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, mat-forming, serrated leaves, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga x geum 'Dentata'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Exquisite clumps of artistically carved, deeply toothed leaves symmetrically arranged in rounded crowns forming 4” tall evergreen mounds that slowly multiply. Showy bloom of frothy white flowers in mid spring on tall stems put this one over the top! Moist organic soil in light shade makes this one shine – also nice in pots. USDA Z7

By: Secret Garden Growers

A "toothy" leaved selection of a cross between S. hirusta and S. umbrosa, naturally occurring in the Pyrenees mountains. An evergreen groundcover, with mat-forming rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves to 3" across and, in summer, clusters of tiny, white-spotted-red flowers on stalks standing above the plants. Part shade with summer water; accepts more light with more water. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6.

By: Cistus Nursery

A natural hybrid found in the Pyrenees mountains. Vigorous mat-forming evergreen rosettes of spoon-shaped, scalloped mid-green leaves to 3". In the summer a cloud of tiny star-shaped white flowers, spotted with red, floats in clusters on 8“ stalks. Easy to grow and likes part shade. Spreads into nice clumps.