Saxifraga cotyledon
Saxifraga cotyledon is a beautiful arctic-alpine flowering plant that grows in Iceland, Scandinavia the Alps and Pyrenees. The flowering stem comes from a rosette of furry succulent leaves in May or June, whilst other side rosettes await their turn. The red accented, white petals give a striking display in a sunny, well drained rocky environment.
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Scientific name: |
Saxifraga cotyledon |
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Common Names: |
Saxifraga ‘Southside Seedling’ |
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Genus: |
Saxifraga |
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Related Plants: |
Astilbe |
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Position: |
full sun, partial shade |
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Soil Type: |
sandy, loamy, chalky |
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Soil pH: |
neutral, alkaline |
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Moisture: |
well drained |
