saxifrage
Saxifraga crustata
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles partial sun to partial shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Yellow-white
Garden uses
Notes
Saxifrage (Saxifraga crustata) is a low perennial for ground cover and naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes part sun or part shade and average moisture. It grows 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches. Yellow-white flowers appear in mid to late summer.
Pairs well with Lenten rose, Lady fern, and Rozanne crane's-bill.
Native range
Europe E-Alps Austria Croatia Slovenia Italy.