london pride
Saxifraga urbium
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones6 to 7
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 inches tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
London pride (Saxifraga urbium) is a perennial for borders, ground cover, and low maintenance beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist soil of most types. It stays evergreen and grows about 12 inches tall. You can use it to fill shady spots with a tidy carpet of leaves that looks good all year.
Pairs well with Patriot hosta, Purple cranesbill, Camelot White digitalis, and Lady fern.
Native range
Europe and NW. Balkan Pen..