Saxifraga stolonifera 'Kamakura Silver'

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 3"-12"
W: 6"-36"

planting zones

6a-11

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Saxifraga stolonifera 'Kamakura Silver' plant details

Saxifraga stolonifera 'Kamakura Silver' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga stolonifera 'Kamakura Silver'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 36 IN - wide, 3 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, houseplant, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga stolonifera 'Kamakura Silver'

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Fraser Thimble Farms, this selection has more silver on the leaves…flat, shade loving ground cover that enjoys well drained, organic sites and regular moisture; spreads by plantlets on long thready stems. Late spring to early summer white flowers on thin red stems wave well above plants, showy! Can also be grown indoors.

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Gardening facts about Saxifraga stolonifera 'Kamakura Silver' plant

How to Grow Saxifraga stolonifera 'Kamakura Silver'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"

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