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Saxifraga, Creeping Saxifrage, Strawberry Begonia, Strawberry Geranium 'Tricolor'

Saxifragastolonifera

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Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Saxifraga (saks-if-FRAG-uh)
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Species
stolonifera (sto-lo-NIF-er-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Plant is viviparous
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lower Lake, California

San Antonio, Texas

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FernByron
San Antonio, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2011 | positive

I am in San Antonio, Texas, and put these under the big live oak which is well shaded. The purchased plants did not suffer any shock and ...Read More

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