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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.

Gardening facts about Saxifraga cotyledon plant

How to Grow Saxifraga cotyledon

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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