Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Saxifragaceae

Genus:

Saxifraga

Species:

Saxifraga paniculata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White, Red, Pink, Orange, Purple

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Canada: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, calcareous soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

thrives in alpine and subalpine regions