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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
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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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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"
- sun - shade
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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