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    • Photo of Saxifraga x urbium foliage, form by Leonora (Ellie) Enking

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    Saxifraga x urbium

    Also Known As

    • London Pride

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Saxifraga x urbium plant details

    Saxifraga x urbium is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga x urbium

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: saxifragaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga x urbium

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Characteristic evergreen rosettes gradually forming a solid ground cover displaying upright branching stems, bearing star-shaped pink -flushed flowers well above the foliage for long periods. Excellent for cutting.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Dark green rosettes of spoon shaped scalloped leaves form a ground hugging evergreen colony of cute! Plants frequently develop seasonal maroon tones. Red eyed pink-flushed white flowers April>May on 12-16” stems, very showy. Best in bright shade in moist well drained soil, nice in the woodland and in a shaded rock garden.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Saxifraga x urbium plant

    How to Grow Saxifraga x urbium

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Saxifraga stolonifera 'Veitchiana'

    aka Saxifraga veitchiana, Green Strawberry Begonia, Rockfoil

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 5"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Saxifraga stolonifera 'Veitchiana' foliage by Cistus Nursery
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    Saxifraga 'Primuloides'

    aka Saxifraga umbrosa 'Primuloides', Saxifraga umbrosa primuloides 'Nana', Saxifraga umbrosa var. primuloides, Saxifraga x 'Primuloides', London Pride, Miniature London Pride Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent, Groundcover

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3"-10"

    Width: 6"-24"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Saxifraga 'Primuloides' flower by Agnieszka Kwiecień
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    Saxifraga stolonifera

    aka Mother of Thousands, Strawberry Begonia, Strawberry Geranium

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 1"-16"

    Width: 6"-24"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Saxifraga stolonifera flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Saxifraga oppositifolia

    aka Purple Mountain Saxifrage

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 1"-2"

    Width: 6"-8"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Saxifraga oppositifolia flower, form by Ansgar Walk
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    Saxifraga arendsii 'Purple Carpet'

    Scientific Name: Saxifraga (Mossy Group) 'Purpurteppich'

    Plant Type

    Groundcover

    Zones

    3a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Saxifraga arendsii 'Purple Carpet' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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