Saxifraga, Mossy Saxifrage, Rockfoil
Saxifragax arendsii 'Deep Red'

Family: Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Saxifraga (saks-if-FRAG-uh)
Species: x arendsii (ar-END-see-eye)
Cultivar: Deep Red

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting