Saxifraga paniculata

Also called White Alpine Saxifrage, Rockfoil

AKA Saxifraga aizoon
Evergreen alpine species
Tall red stems bear loose clusters of tiny white flowers
Rosettes of gray-green leaves have encrusted margins
Bloom Time: Early to late summer
Flower Height: 30 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
10-30 cm

SPREAD:
20-30 cm

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Best grown in a dry, well-drained, alkaline-based soil, in full sun. Known to have a high resistance to excessive drought and heat. This species is naturally found in crevices of limestone.

Additional Notes about Encrusted Saxifrage:

Native to Ontario.

Characteristics & Attributes

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Average to Dry Soils

GROWTH RATE:
Slow
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Xeriscape

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Early Spring

HABIT:
Dwarf
Compact
Mounding
Spreading

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Gray
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
Rooftop (extensive)