Saxifraga — 11 species

Botanical species in the genus Saxifraga recorded in the PlantPeers database.

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Saxifraga cortusifolia

Saxifraga cortusifolia

Family: Saxifragaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a cool position in a moist humus-rich soil. Prefers an acid soil. Grows well in light woodland or in a shady position in the rock garden.

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Saxifraga fortunei

Saxifraga fortunei

Family: Saxifragaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a cool position in a moist humus-rich soil. Prefers an acid soil. Grows well in light woodland or in a shady position in a rock garden.

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Saxifraga fusca

Saxifraga fusca

Family: Saxifragaceae

Cultivation

We have almost no information for this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it is likely to succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers an open soil surrounded by stones.

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Saxifraga japonica

Saxifraga japonica

Family: Saxifragaceae

Cultivation

We have almost no information for this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it is likely to succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers an open soil surrounded by stones.

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Saxifraga mertensiana

Saxifraga mertensiana

Family: Saxifragaceae

Cultivation

We have almost no information for this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it is likely to succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers an open soil surrounded by stones.

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Saxifraga micranthidifolia

Saxifraga micranthidifolia

Family: Saxifragaceae

Cultivation

We have almost no information for this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it is likely to succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers an open soil surrounded by stones.

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Saxifraga oblongifolia

Saxifraga oblongifolia

Family: Saxifragaceae

Cultivation

We have almost no information for this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it is likely to succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers an open soil surrounded by stones.

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Saxifraga pensylvanica

Saxifraga pensylvanica

Family: Saxifragaceae

Cultivation

Prefers an open soil. Does well in a shady position in a wild garden. Plants grow best in cool woodland conditions.

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Saxifraga punctata

Saxifraga punctata

Family: Saxifragaceae

Cultivation

We have almost no information for this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it is likely to succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers an open soil surrounded by stones and a cool damp position.

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Saxifraga spicata

Saxifraga spicata

Family: Saxifragaceae

Cultivation

We have almost no information for this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it is likely to succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers an open soil surrounded by stones.

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Saxifraga stolonifera

Saxifraga stolonifera

Family: Saxifragaceae

Cultivation

Saxifraga stolonifera is cold-hardy to about -10°c when dormant. The leaves and the flowers, however, are liable to be damaged by autumn frosts. Prefers a cool position in a moist humus-rich soil.

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