Diamondleaf Saxifrage
Micranthes rhomboidea
Andrey Zharkikh from Salt Lake City, USA
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Saxifragaceae
- Genus:
- Micranthes
- Species:
- Micranthes rhomboidea
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- White, Pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, well-drained rocky or sandy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: S. rhomboidea is found in moist areas of sagebrush deserts and alpine meadows; from southern British Columbia and Alberta to Colorado and west to Utah and central Idaho.
Source: npn.rngr.net