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Saxifraga

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Perennials: Rock Star

Saxifrage

Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°

Compact, well branched, trailing stems of soft, blue-green oval leaves. Clusters of pink flowers (1 inch wide) cover the plant.

Appearance

Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Pink
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Spreading
Height
Under 6 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Star

Characteristics

Type
Cultivar
Safety
Mildly Toxic: Stomach Ache
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Groundcover

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry to Average
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
During Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial

Care

Care Level
Low

Behavior and Propagation

Spreading
Aggressive Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division