Saxifraga x geum

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-10"
W: 15"-24"

planting zones

5b-9a

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Saxifraga x geum plant details

Saxifraga x geum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga x geum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 15 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: clumping, container plant, rock garden, serrated leaves, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga x geum

USDA Zones: 5b - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a natural hybrid between S. umbrosa and S. hirsuta that occurs where the parent species' ranges overlap in the Pyrenees. S. x geum forms dark evergreen carpets of open rosettes with spoon-like leaves formed of long petioles (leaf stems) and rounded leaf blades with serrated edges. Reddish stems give rise to white flowers spotted with red in summer. Enjoys damp, shady conditions.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A natural cross between S. hirusta and S. umbrosa from Spain…clumps of deep green, spoon shaped leaves are evergreen and look great whatever the weather! White star shaped flowers on tall waving stems April and May…slowly expanding clumps form pretty, 4-6" high, small scale ground cover. Well suited to rock gardens, troughs and pots. Well drained soils, let dry out between watering, morning sun to light shade..will take more sum with more water.

By: Secret Garden Growers

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How to Grow Saxifraga x geum

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
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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