Saxifraga cotyledon (Pyramidal Saxifrage)
Pyramidal Saxifrage, Great Alpine Rockfoil, Greater Evergreen Saxifrage, Silver Plume, Jungfrau Saxifrage
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
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 6 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 6 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifraga - Saxifrages |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 |
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.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4
– 6 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 6 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifraga - Saxifrages |
| 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) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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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