Saxifraga x arendsii

Scientific Name: Saxifraga (Mossy Group)

Also Known As

Mossy Saxifrage

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-8"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Saxifraga x arendsii plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga x arendsii

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and red blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga x arendsii

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

There are numerous cultivars of the mossy saxifrage offering shades of reds, pinks and white. All form low cushions, mounds or spreading evergreen groundcovers of semi-succulent, bright green foliage from which rise green to reddish stems that bear the cheerful spring flowers. An easy groundcover for part shade/part sun.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Saxifraga x arendsii plant

How to Grow Saxifraga x arendsii

Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- red
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"

sun - shade
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