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Saxifraga rosacea
Mossy Saxifrage
| Excellent rock garden plants, these low-growing, compact plants have pink, white, purple or yellow clusters of flowers on tall stems. Also used in troughs or as edging. Foliage is moss-like or has thick, fleshy leaves, some with silver edges, that change color with the seasons. Need good drainage, some moisture and cool temperatures. The cold-hardy Saxifraga stolonifera, Strawberry Begonia, is used as a hanging houseplant. Some types, such as Saxifraga paniculata, need alkaline soil and tolerate more sun. A few varieties are commonly available, but specialty nurseries have dozens. Start from seed in spring, or by division or roots in spring or summer. Plant bulblets of some species. |
Low cushions of mossy-looking foliage have dainty pink, white or red flowers in spring. Foliage turns red in fall in cold winter areas.
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Attributes - Saxifraga rosacea
Plant Type: Perennial
Bloom Season: Early Spring through Late Spring
Flower Color: Pink, Red, White
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 6 in. to 9 in.
Width: 1 ft.
Sunlight: Partial Sun, Shade
Climate: Zones 6, 7, 8, 9
Notes: Container Plants. Susceptible to Root Rot.
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