Saxifraga cortusifolia

Also Known As

Saxifrage

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

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

planting zones

5a-8b

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Saxifraga cortusifolia plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga cortusifolia

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall
Uses: woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga cortusifolia

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very useful groundcovering foliage plant for a shady area or under a shrub. Rounded glossy mid-green 2-3” leaves from which appears a pyramidal panicle about 8” high of white cupped flowers in late summer.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Gardening facts about Saxifraga cortusifolia plant

How to Grow Saxifraga cortusifolia

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

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 5"

Width: 12"

sun - shade
even moisture

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