Saxifraga cochlearis 'Minor'


Botanical Information

FamilySaxifragaceae
GenusSaxifraga
Speciescochlearis
Cultivar'Minor'
CategoryPerennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 -(-18)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 0
Height10 cm
Spread100 cm
GrowthSlow
Flowering PeriodJune

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy detaching rosettes and rooting as cuttings.
CultivationGrows in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight to partial shade.
PestsAphids, slugs, vine weevil and glasshouse red spider mite.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
Leaf DescriptionNarrow, oval, grey-green lime covered leaves.
Flower DescriptionFive petaled, white flowers with yellow stamens.

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