Saxifraga arendsii 'Flower Carpet'
Rockfoil
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-7
This is a rock garden plant that has lovely little rosettes of foliage topped by flowers in shades of pink and white. Blooms are held on wiry stems about 6-8" above foliage.
Height
6-12 Inches
Spread
12 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Bloom Time
April-May
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Saxifraga is not particularly fond of hot humid summers.
When to Divide
spring after flowering
Good Companions
Clustered Bellflower (Campanula glomerata), Snow in Summer (Cerastium tomentosum), Bigroot Geranium (Geranium macrorrhizum), Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata), Hens and Chicks (Sempervivum cistaceum), Oriental Poppy (Papaver orientale), Maiden Grass (Miscanthus sinensis)Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
| • | Containers |
| • | Ground Cover |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Well-drained |
