Weak Saxifrage
Saxifraga rivularis
- Native to:
- Aleutian Is., Canada, Finland, Føroyar, Greenland, Iceland, Labrador, Norway, Russia, Svalbard, Sweden, United States
Qaqqaqtunaaq (www.flickr.com) from Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada
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, pink
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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 — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Requires light for germination; sow on surface. Cold stratification improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI