Saxifraga stolonifera (Dark Form)

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 4"-24"

planting zones

6b-12

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Saxifraga stolonifera (Dark Form) plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Saxifraga stolonifera (Dark Form)

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: saxifragaceae
Foliage: evergreen burgundy and green
Mature size: 4 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: terrarium plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Saxifraga stolonifera (Dark Form)

USDA Zones: 6b - 12
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Saxifraga stolonifera (Dark Form), commonly called a strawberry begonia features spreading, round, gray-green fuzzy foliage with faint veining and and maroon undersides. Airy clusters of white flowers bloom on tall, slender stems well above the foliage in summer. Long, strawberry-like runners produce baby plants. Growth habit is 3 inches tall with a 24 inch spread. Makes for a great spreading evergreen ground cover in the shady, woodland garden, in containers and as a trailing houseplant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Saxifraga stolonifera, also called Strawberry Geranium, is a spreading, evergreen perennial with round, gray-green foliage marked by prominent silver veins and maroon undersides. Airy clusters of white flowers bloom on slender stems. Prefers moist, rich, well-drained soil with regular water. Plant in woodland gardens, shady borders and containers. Can be mass planted as colorful groundcover. Also a great candidate for a humid, closed terrarium!

By: Little Prince of Oregon

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Gardening facts about Saxifraga stolonifera (Dark Form) plant

How to Grow Saxifraga stolonifera (Dark Form)

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

Features

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

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Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 5"

Width: 12"

sun - shade
even moisture

Photo of Saxifraga stolonifera 'Veitchiana' foliage by Cistus Nursery

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