Alpine Saxifrage
Micranthes gaspensis
- Native to:
- Canada
Fernald, Merritt Lyndon,1873-1950,author,Mitchell Nurseries (Barre, Vt.) Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection,Fernald, Merritt Lyndon,1873-1950,author
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Saxifragaceae
- Genus:
- Micranthes
- Species:
- Micranthes gaspensis
- USDA Symbol:
- SAGA3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, acidic soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- often found in alpine or subalpine regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; sow on surface and keep moist.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI