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Saxifraga, Encrusted Saxifrage, Silver Saxifrage 'Southside Seedling'

Saxifragacotyledon

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Saxifraga cotyledon by Todd_Boland
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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
cotyledon (kot-EE-lee-don)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
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
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

, Newfoundland and Labrador

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | February 2004 | positive

The silver rosettes may reach 6 inches across and are very attractive even without flowers. In June, tall 40 inch stems arise that produ...Read More

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