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'
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!