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Saxifraga x macnabiana

Also Known As

  • Saxifraga macnabiana

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 1-8b

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Saxifraga x macnabiana plant details

Saxifraga x macnabiana is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga x macnabiana

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga x macnabiana

USDA Zones: 1 - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Saxifraga x macnabiana plant

How to Grow Saxifraga x macnabiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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