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Saxifraga 'Whitehill'

Also Known As

  • Saxifraga 'Whitehills'
  • Encrusted Saxifrage
  • Silver Saxifrage

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 9"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

Saxifraga 'Whitehill' plant details

Saxifraga 'Whitehill' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in alkaline, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga 'Whitehill'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 9 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga 'Whitehill'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: alkaline, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Saxifraga 'Whitehill' plant

How to Grow Saxifraga 'Whitehill'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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