Saxifraga Species, Hairy Kidney Wort, Robertsoniana Saxifrage

This Robertsoniana section saxifrage makes an excellent groundcover in semi-shady to shady areas. This species has long-stalked, somewha...Read Moret spoon-shaped leaves. Plants spread by aboveground runners, eventually forming a solid mat. Wiry flower stems arise to 12", topped by a loose spray of small, white flowers. The species is native to the western and central Pyrenees. They require more moisture than other Robertsoniana saxifrages so the soil should be evenly moist and high humus to keep them thriving. Overall, it like a smaller-leaved, long-stalked version of the popular 'London Pride'.