Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Saxifragaceae

Genus:

Saxifraga

Species:

Saxifraga aizoides

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, aug

Bloom Colors:

Orange, Yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Michigan, New York, Vermont, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in alpine and arctic regions.