Saxifraga Species, Mossy Saxifrage, Rockfoil

Saxifragaarendsii

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Saxifraga (saks-if-FRAG-uh)
Species
arendsii (ar-END-see-eye)
Synonym
Saxifraga x arendsii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Textured
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Harlem, Georgia

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Pembina, North Dakota

Salem, Oregon

Clover, South Carolina

Vancouver, Washington

Edgerton, Wisconsin

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D
Monmouth Beach, NJ | August 2010 | neutral

This is a really adorable little plant - perfect carpet like look and really pretty shell-pink flowers - however - it REALLY resents the ...Read More

J
Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | March 2005 | positive

This plant is one of many Saxafraga I have in my Rock garden, it is one of the most consistent boomers out there!! Lovely blooms fade wi...Read More

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