Saxifraga cotyledon

Also Known As

Pyramidal Saxifrage

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 2'
W: 5"

planting zones

5a-10b

Saxifraga cotyledon plant details

Saxifraga cotyledon is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga cotyledon

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 IN wide, 2 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: rock garden, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga cotyledon

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Super EASY & so gosh darn cute I want to tweek its darling little silvery rosette cheeks. Profusions of large, pyramidal panicles of FRAGRANT, white flowers (often with maroon dots) on 30" arching stems appear in early-Summer, perfect for cutting! To 2' tall, it forms a gorgeous silvery mat of 5" wide rosettes. Dividing is best done in early-Spring. Though many Saxifrages are limited to nooks & crannies of rock gardens, this one can be grown in the garden, too (or in a pot), in part shade or bright shade in moderately moist well drained soil. Also does not mind our wet Winters. Native to Iceland.