Petrorhagia Species, Coat Flower, Tunic Flower

This plant is happier growing in the D4 gravel of my driveway than in my rock garden or perennial beds.

As Petrorhagia saxifraga is totally hardy in zone 3 (in this area which is subject to chinooks and no reliable snow cover), and, i...Read Morendeed, is one of the earliest plants to show new growth in late winter, those who have been treating it as an annual may wish to try it as a perennial.

I've grown this plant as an annual, using it in baskets and borders. Seeds are easily harvested by cutting the spent stems, putting them ...Read Morehead first in a paper bag, then wait for them to dry out and fall into the bag.

I haven't grown it before but a friend grows it & just loves it! As for propagation, it self-seeds prolifically. It is very easy and reli...Read Moreable to grow. Looks similar to Baby's Breath but is much easier to grow.

I plan on getting it for 2003.