Chrysosplenium oppositifolium (Golden Saxifrage)
Botanical Information
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Chrysosplenium |
| Species | oppositifolium |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | British Isles, Europe. |
| Pronunciation |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 -(-23) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 -(-10) |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Low, creeping slightly hairy perennial. |
| ID Characteristic | Rounded opposite leaves with blunt teeth. 3 - 4 mm green flowers surrounded by yellow bracts. |
| Propagation | By seed sown in spring or autumn in slightly shaded cold frame, |
| Cultivation | Best grown in any moist soil that is well drained. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Photographs
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.
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