Saxifraga, Robertsoniana Saxifrage, Variegated London Pride 'Aureopunctata'

Saxifragaurbium

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Saxifraga (saks-if-FRAG-uh)
Synonym
Saxifraga x urbium
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Plant is viviparous
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:

Juneau, Alaska

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Albany, Oregon

Lebanon, Oregon

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Millersburg, Oregon

Bellevue, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Seattle, WA | May 2009 | positive

very pretty and easy ground cover for dryish part shade. To spread, just uproot a bit from the center and replant. It spreads nicely but ...Read More

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

This is the yellow-spotted selection of London Pride. The foliage is very attractive but plants need at least part sun to maintain the m...Read More

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