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Also Known As

  • Harvest Moon Strawberry Begonia

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-6"
  • W: 6"-36"

planting zones

  • 6a-11

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Saxifraga stolonifera 'Harvest Moon' plant details

Saxifraga stolonifera 'Harvest Moon' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with chartreuse and gold foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga stolonifera 'Harvest Moon'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 6 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, woodland garden, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga stolonifera 'Harvest Moon'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Just right for a carefree addition to a shaded spot, to only 3-6" tall , spreading slowly into small colonies with golden foliage. Best with just the right amount of light to bring out the brightest of yellows while avoiding any burn. Sprays of tiny white flowers appear in late spring to early summer. Extremely easy in well-drained soil and summer moisture with a little dryness between waterings. Evergreen in USDA zone 8 and 9; root hardy in USDA zone 6.
Flat carpet of quarter size golden leaves give a delicate look to this lovely woodland ground cover…red on the reverse, leaves are evergreen and persist all year. 12” stems topped with tiny white flowers are very showy in summer…moist, organic soil in bright shade will make this Saxi happy! USDA Z7-10
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Gold' is a spreading plant with golden fleshy leaves, mounding and producing tiny leaflets on thin trailing stems...Dainty, white flowers occasionally on thin stems. Golden leaf color produce plantlets, easy to grow, dainty white flowers, perennial in some areas.

Gardening facts about Saxifraga stolonifera 'Harvest Moon' plant

How to Grow Saxifraga stolonifera 'Harvest Moon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
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