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Saxifraga cotyledon (Pyramidal Saxifrage)

Pyramidal Saxifrage, Great Alpine Rockfoil, Greater Evergreen Saxifrage, Silver Plume, Jungfrau Saxifrage

Saxifraga cotyledon, Pyramidal Saxifrage, Great Alpine Rockfoil, Greater Evergreen Saxifrage, Silver Plume, Evergreen Perennial, Evergreen Saxifrage, Rock Garden Plant
Saxifraga cotyledon, Pyramidal Saxifrage, Great Alpine Rockfoil, Greater Evergreen Saxifrage, Silver Plume, Evergreen Perennial, Evergreen Saxifrage, Rock Garden Plant
Saxifraga cotyledon, Pyramidal Saxifrage, Great Alpine Rockfoil, Greater Evergreen Saxifrage, Silver Plume, Evergreen Perennial, Evergreen Saxifrage, Rock Garden Plant

Spectacular in flower, Saxifraga cotyledon (Pyramidal Saxifrage) is a mat-forming evergreen perennial producing large flat rosettes of glaucous, broadly strap-shaped, finely toothed leaves, 3 in. long (6 cm). In late spring to early summer, it develops an arching, pyramidal flowering stem, 2 ft. high (60 cm), bearing up to a thousand of cup-shaped white flowers, sometimes marked with red inside. Pyramidal Saxifrage is monocarpic and dies after blooming. It is, however, very easy to grow from seed and will self-sow when happy. A wonderful subject for rock gardens and pots.

  • Grows up to 12 in. tall and wide (30 cm).
  • Best in partial shade in moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils.
  • Great choice for rock gardens or containers.
  • Virtually disease free. Keep an eye out for slugs, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite.
  • Propagate by separating rosettes and rooting as cuttings in late spring or early summer.
  • Native to Europe

Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 6
Heat Zones 1 - 6
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Saxifragaceae
Genus Saxifraga
Common names Silver Plume, Saxifrage
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 10" - 1'
(25cm - 30cm)
Spread 10" - 1'
(25cm - 30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Garden Uses Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 4 - 6
Heat Zones 1 - 6
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Saxifragaceae
Genus Saxifraga
Common names Silver Plume, Saxifrage
Exposure Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Early, Mid, Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Winter
Height 10" - 1'
(25cm - 30cm)
Spread 10" - 1'
(25cm - 30cm)
Spacing 12" (30cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Garden Uses Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Gravel and Rock Garden
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Do I Need?
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