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    Saxifraga x zimmeteri

    Also Known As

    • Encrusted Saxifrage

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

    Saxifraga x zimmeteri plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga x zimmeteri

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga x zimmeteri

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a natural hybrid between S. cuneifolia and S. paniculata that occurs where the parent species' ranges overlap in the Pyrenees. S. x zimmeteri forms deep forest green fleshy rosettes with silvery edges eventually forming into a spreading mound. The early summer flowers are classic starry white clusters with orange stamens. Sun to part shade.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Saxifraga x zimmeteri plant

    How to Grow Saxifraga x zimmeteri

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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