Common Name | Saxifrage |
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Family | Saxifragaceae |
Genus | Saxifraga |
species | fortunei |
Plant Type | Perennial |
Persistence | Deciduous |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 6" / 6" / 9" |
Finish Time | Fast (4-6 Weeks) |
Bloom Time | -- |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Flowering Season | Summer |
Flower Color | White |
Leaf Color | Black, Silver |
Soil | Organic, humus rich, moist, well drained. Low to no peat in soil. |
pH | 5.8 - 6.8 |
Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
Special Uses | -- |
Nutritional Needs | 150 - 200 ppm |
Dormancy | -- |
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
Water (Garden) | Prefers moist conditions in the garden. |
How Different? | Leaf coloration. |
Landscape Value | Shade garden edger. |
Finish Time to 4" | 6 - 8 weeks |
Comments | Drainage is very important. Does not like full sun. |
Grower Notes | -- |
Saxifraga ‘Silver Velvet’
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This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our licensees. Please contact our sales department for more information at 800-215-9450.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 6″ / 6″ / 9″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full ShadeBloom Time(s): —