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Saxifraga x arendsii 'Purple Robe'
Scientific Name: Saxifraga (Mossy Group) 'Purple Robe'
Also Known As
- Saxifraga 'Purple Robe'
- Mossy Saxifrage
- Rockfoil
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 2"-10"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Saxifraga x arendsii 'Purple Robe' plant details
Saxifraga x arendsii 'Purple Robe' is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga x arendsii 'Purple Robe'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: saxifragaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 10 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga x arendsii 'Purple Robe'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Saxifraga x arendsii 'Purple Robe'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-9"
Width: 6"-10"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-6"
Width: 4"-6"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular
Scientific Name: Saxifraga cortusifolia 'SH1915'
aka Saxifraga cortusifolia 'Tessy'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-9"
Width: 6"-10"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular
Scientific Name: Saxifraga cortusifolia 'SH1933'
aka Saxifraga cortusifolia 'Taja'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-8"
Width: 6"-10"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular
Scientific Name: Saxifraga cortusifolia 'SH1925'
aka Saxifraga cortusifolia 'Toni'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 4"-9"
Width: 6"-10"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- regular
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