Saxifraga Hybrid, Hairy Saxifrage, Kidney-Leaved Saxifrage, Robertsoniana Saxifrage
Saxifragax geum

Family: Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Saxifraga (saks-if-FRAG-uh)
Species: x geum (JEE-um)

Category
Groundcovers
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color
Dark/Black

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)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

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

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