Overview

Sullivantia sullivantii is a plant with a creeping habit in the genus Sullivantia, part of the Saxifragaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Sullivantia sullivantii grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include rock gardens and ground cover.

About

Sullivantia sullivantii is a creeping deciduous plant within the genus Sullivantia, part of the Saxifragaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, favouring fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH and consistent moisture. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable for rock gardens and as ground cover. It is particularly attractive during spring and summer. Propagation can be achieved by division or seed.

About the genus

Sullivantia, commonly called coolwort, is a genus of flowering plants in the saxifrage family. It is a small genus, comprising only 3–4 species of perennial herbs all native to the northwestern and east-central United States. Sullivantia is most notable for having disjunct distributions primarily restricted to along the Pleistocene glacial margin.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Sullivantia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Sullivantia sullivantii size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Creeping

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Rock gardens, ground cover

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Sullivantia sullivantii

Propagation

Division, seed

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions