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swamp saxifrage

Saxifraga pensylvanica (4)

Low Maintenance

Genus: Saxifraga
Family: Saxifragaceae

About this plant

S. pensylvanica forms a basal rosette of leathery, oblong leaves up to 25cm long. In spring, stout stems up to 1m tall bear branched clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Moist But Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in partial shade in wet soils; suitble for boggy ground and pond margins

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years