About
A mound-forming perennial attaining 10cm tall. In autumn, white flowers, characterised by the presence of extra petals, are held on short stems above the foliage. The lobed leaves are a dark colour with purple, bronze and dark green hues.
About the genus
Saxifraga can be annuals, biennials, evergreen or herbaceous perennials, mostly mat-forming in habit, with simple or palmately lobed leaves and starry or rounded flowers which may be solitary of in panicles or cymes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Coastal
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, moist, humus-rich soil in deep or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free but may be susceptible to slugs and vine weevil
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free