Photo of Saxifraga 'Cloth of Gold' flower by Karl Gercens III

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Saxifraga 'Cloth of Gold'

Also Known As

  • Cloth of Gold Mossy Saxifrage

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Saxifraga 'Cloth of Gold' plant details

Saxifraga 'Cloth of Gold' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with gold foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga 'Cloth of Gold'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen gold
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, mat-forming, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga 'Cloth of Gold'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rocky and well-drained

Gardening facts about Saxifraga 'Cloth of Gold' plant

How to Grow Saxifraga 'Cloth of Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Zones

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