Northern Golden Saxifrage

Chrysosplenium tetrandrum

Northern Golden Saxifrage

Alaska Region U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service from Anchorage, United States

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Saxifragaceae
Genus:
Chrysosplenium
Species:
Chrysosplenium tetrandrum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade, Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may
Bloom Colors:
Yellow, Green
Ground Cover:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
often found in wet, shaded areas