About
Saxifraga cebennensis (15), the Cevenne saxifrage, is a compact, low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen alpine perennial to about 10 cm forming rosettes of green, finger-shaped leaves. Small clusters of pure-white flowers 10 mm across are borne on erect stems 5 cm tall in early summer. A charming and rewarding mossy saxifrage for a sunny, well-drained rock garden.
About the genus
Saxifraga, the saxifrages, are annuals, biennials, evergreen or herbaceous perennials, mostly mat- or cushion-forming in habit, with simple or palmately lobed leaves and starry or rounded flowers which may be solitary or in panicles or cymes. A vast and popular genus for rock gardens, alpine troughs and shaded borders.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Native toFrance
Care notes
CultivationGrow in an alpine house or outdoors with shade from midday sun in very sharply drained soil
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs, vine weevil and glasshouse red spider mite
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free