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Saxifraga fortunei 'Silver Velvet'

Also Known As

  • Saxifraga cortusifolia var. fortunei 'Silver Velvet'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, herb

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 6"-10"

planting zones

  • 6a-8b

Saxifraga fortunei 'Silver Velvet' plant details

Saxifraga fortunei 'Silver Velvet' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover herb with green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga fortunei 'Silver Velvet'

Plant type: perennial groundcover herb
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall
Uses: clumping

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga fortunei 'Silver Velvet'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The colors on this one are intense bands of silver & burgundy – makes an elegant statement spilling out an antique pot or as a ground cover in a shaded spot – needs good soil, moisture – airy wands of white, May>June – an underused genus that our great grandmas grew!

Gardening facts about Saxifraga fortunei 'Silver Velvet' plant

How to Grow Saxifraga fortunei 'Silver Velvet'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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