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Saxifraga stolonifera 'Nezu Jinja'

Also Known As

  • ‘Nezu Jinja’ Saxifrage

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 3"-4"
  • W: 24"-60"

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

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Saxifraga stolonifera 'Nezu Jinja' plant details

Saxifraga stolonifera 'Nezu Jinja' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga stolonifera 'Nezu Jinja'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, rock garden, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga stolonifera 'Nezu Jinja'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Stunning, sexy SAXI from Tokyo boasting enormous leaves to 6”; jade green background on scalloped leaves (dimpled where the stem attaches) is delicately traced with complex silver veining. Propagules on tiny threads create a beautiful carpet adorned with 8-12” wands of starry, white flowers in May. Evergreen, 3-4” high and spreading in shaded, moist, well drained woodland or rock garden, also nice in pots!

Gardening facts about Saxifraga stolonifera 'Nezu Jinja' plant

How to Grow Saxifraga stolonifera 'Nezu Jinja'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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