Saxifraga stolonifera

Creeping Saxifrage

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Common Name:

Creeping Saxifrage

Plant Type:

Flower color:

White

Foliage color:

Silver Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

36°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

20 cm

Maximum width:

50 cm

Creeping Saxifrage (Saxifraga stolonifera) - Description

Saxifraga stolonifera is a perennial flowering plant known by several common names, including Creeping Saxifrage, Strawberry Saxifrage, Creeping Rockfoil, the quite ambiguous "Aaron's beard", and Strawberry Begonia or Strawberry Geranium (it is neither a begonia nor a geranium). It is native to Asia but has been introduced to other continents, mainly for use as an ornamental.

Creeping Saxifrage (Saxifraga stolonifera) - Blooming

The individual flowers usually have five petals. Small and borne in abundance in racemes or panicles.

Creeping Saxifrage (Saxifraga stolonifera) - Growth

Diverse genus. Leaves vary greatly in shape, but most plants produce only basal leaves. Semi evergreen or evergreen and usually perennials, but some annuals and biennials. Most are mat or cushion forming.

Creeping Saxifrage (Saxifraga stolonifera) - Planting

Propagate by dividing in spring, separating individual rosettes or foliage and rooting them. Sow seeds in autumn.

Creeping Saxifrage (Saxifraga stolonifera) - Pest

Prone to spider mites, aphids, snails and slugs.

Creeping Saxifrage (Saxifraga stolonifera) - Interesting facts

The word Saxifraga is derived from Latin terms "saxum" and "frangere", meaning rock and to break, respectively. This is a reference to how many species in this genus have the ability to grow amongst the cracks of rocks.

Creeping Saxifrage (Saxifraga stolonifera) - Soil and irrigation

Vary widely depending on species. Most need rock garden like conditions. Well drained soil is needed.