Saddle Mountain Saxifrage

Micranthes hitchcockiana

Native to:
United States
Saddle Mountain Saxifrage

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Saxifragaceae
Genus:
Micranthes
Species:
Micranthes hitchcockiana
USDA Symbol:
SAHI7

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:
moist, well-drained rocky soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
found in alpine and subalpine regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–42 days
Notes:
Requires light for germination. Surface sow on moist medium after cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI