Sullivantia Species, Reniform Sullivantia, Sullivant's Coolwort

Sullivantiasullivantii

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sullivantia (sul-lih-VANT-ee-a)
Species
sullivantii (sul-lih-VANT-ee-eye)
Synonym
Saxifraga sullivantii
Sullivantia ohionis
Sullivantia renifolia
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Plant is viviparous
Seed Collecting
Regional

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