Weak Saxifrage

Saxifraga rivularis

Native to:
Aleutian Is., Canada, Finland, Føroyar, Great Britain, Greenland, Iceland, Labrador, Norway, Russia, Svalbard, Sweden, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Saxifragaceae
Genus:
Saxifraga
Species:
Saxifraga rivularis
USDA Symbol:
SARI8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers cool, shaded environments near streams

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; sow on surface of moist, well-drained medium.