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Saxifraga stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis'

Also Known As

Saxifraga custcutiformis
Cuscutiformis Strawberry Begonia

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 3"-18"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Saxifraga stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis' plant details

Saxifraga stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue, bronze, burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue, bronze, burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: colonizing, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An elegant ground hugging perennial with silver netting overlay on bronzey, rounded foliage...late summer, early fall bloom with panicles of numerous white flowers on 12” stems, very showy! Spreads from delicate red threads on soil surface with babies attached...cute! Moist, humus rich, well drained soil part shade - shade. USDA Z5 3” pot

By: Secret Garden Growers

Evergreen, Attractive radiating mottled silver, red, green foliage. White flowers spotted red in spring. They look like butterflies hovering above the foliage. Zone 5-9. 18". China, part shade, moist, humus rich

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

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Gardening facts about Saxifraga stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis' plant

How to Grow Saxifraga stolonifera 'Cuscutiformis'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- bronze
- green
- blue
- burgundy
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Saxifraga stolonifera 'Veitchiana'

aka Saxifraga veitchiana, Green Strawberry Begonia, Rockfoil

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 5"

Width: 12"

sun - shade
even moisture

Photo of Saxifraga stolonifera 'Veitchiana' foliage by Cistus Nursery

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