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Saxifraga, Saxifrage 'Rubrifolia'

Saxifragafortunei

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Family

Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Saxifraga (saks-if-FRAG-uh)

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Species

fortunei (for-TOO-nee-eye)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Succulent

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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