Saxifraga Species, Kabschia Saxifrage

Saxifragasancta var. macedonica

Family
Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Saxifraga (saks-if-FRAG-uh)
Synonym
Saxifraga juniperifolia var. macedonica
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Juneau, Alaska

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | April 2004 | positive

The kabschia saxifages may sometimes be challenging. S. sancta var. macedonica is one of the easiest. Plants form hard, hummocks of som...Read More

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