Purple Mountain Saxifrage, Purple Saxifrage
A popular plant in alpine gardens, Saxifraga oppositifolia (Purple Mountain Saxifrage) is a mat-forming evergreen perennial producing a dense carpet of tiny, overlapping, dark green leaves. In spring, bright magenta or purple flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), adorned with brownish orange anthers, are borne just above the foliage. A very rewarding species for the gardener, it is easy to grow from seed and cuttings strike well. Its beautiful displays of flowers make it a wonderful subject for rock gardens and pots.
| Hardiness |
2 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Saxifraga |
| Common names | Saxifrage |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1" - 2" (3cm - 5cm) |
| Spread |
5" - 6" (13cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, New Jersey, Vermont, Northeast, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, Alaska, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Montana |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
2 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Saxifraga |
| Common names | Saxifrage |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
1" - 2" (3cm - 5cm) |
| Spread |
5" - 6" (13cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, New Jersey, Vermont, Northeast, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, Alaska, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Montana |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Saxifraga oppositifolia (Purple Mountain Saxifrage) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Saxifraga oppositifolia (Purple Mountain Saxifrage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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