Saxifraga, Fortune Saxifrage
Saxifragafortunei

Family: Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Saxifraga (saks-if-FRAG-uh)
Species: fortunei (for-TOO-nee-eye)

Synonym:Bergenia fortunei

Synonym:Saxifraga cortusifolia var. fortunei

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Textured

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

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

Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting