Petrorhagia saxifraga 'Rosette'

Also Known As

Tunica saxifraga 'Rosette'
Pink Tunic Flower

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 8"
W: 18"

planting zones

5a-8b

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Petrorhagia saxifraga 'Rosette' plant details

Petrorhagia saxifraga 'Rosette' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Petrorhagia saxifraga 'Rosette'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: caryophyllaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 0 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Petrorhagia saxifraga 'Rosette'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

[Syn.: Tunica saxifraga] Native to Switzerland, growing there in cracks of castle walls. Covered with fully double pink flowers all summer, above wiry stems and leaves. Very drought tolerant.