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Genus Saxifraga (Saxifrage)

Saxifraga Saxifraga stolonifera Photo/Illustration: Jennifer Benner
saks-IF-rah-gah Common Name: Saxifrage
Saxifraga is a large genus of 440 or so species of perennials, biennials, and a few annuals from the mountains of the Northern hemisphere. Their habit is mostly mat- or cushion-forming and they can be evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous. The species vary widely and are classified botanically into sections, subsections, and series. Six sections have the most horticultural value: Gymnopera, Irregulares, Ligulatae, Porphyrion, Saxifraga, and Xanthizoon.
 Care: There is a range of cultivation requirements. See individual species accounts.
 Propagation: Sow seed in an open frame in the fall. Divide herbaceous perennials in spring. Detach individual rosettes and root as cuttings in late spring or early summer.
 Problems: Aphids, slugs, vine weevil grubs, and spider mites may occur.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Saxifraga

Saxifraga stolonifera Saxifraga stolonifera
(Strawberry geranium) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

This plant is a rosette-forming evergreen perennial with kidney-shaped to rounded leaves. It produces white flowers with red or yellow spots in summer.