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Toothed Saxifraga

Saxifraga Tricuspidata

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Overview

Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga tricuspidata) is a resilient, low-growing alpine perennial. It features compact rosettes of toothed, evergreen leaves, spanning up to 2 inches wide. In late spring to early summer, it bears white flowers on slender stems reaching 6-8 inches tall. Ideal for rock gardens and crevices, it prefers well-drained soil and partial to full sun exposure. Hardy and requires minimal maintenance. USDA zones 3-8.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 2–8Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Alpine
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — is a perennial plant notable for its low-maintenance nature and adaptability
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — and fleshy leaves that reach up to 1 inch longToothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — It features compact rosettes of toothed, evergreen leaves, spanning up to 2 inches wideToothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga tricuspidata) is a resilient, low-growing alpine perennialToothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — Ideal for rock gardens and crevices, it prefers well-drained soil and partial to full sun exposureToothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — lends itself beautifully to rock gardensToothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — often thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 2-9+25

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–8

Shape & size

Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Saxifragaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — is a perennial plant notable for its low-maintenance nature and adaptability
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — and fleshy leaves that reach up to 1 inch long
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — It features compact rosettes of toothed, evergreen leaves, spanning up to 2 inches wide
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga tricuspidata) is a resilient, low-growing alpine perennial
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — Ideal for rock gardens and crevices, it prefers well-drained soil and partial to full sun exposure
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — lends itself beautifully to rock gardens
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — often thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 2-9
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — scientifically known as Saxifraga tricuspidata
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — Saxifraga tricuspidata forms a compact ground cover rarely exceeding 2 to 4 inches in height
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — with its preference for rocky and well-drained soils
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — In late spring to early summer, it bears white flowers on slender stems reaching 6-8 inches tall
Toothed Saxifraga (Saxifraga Tricuspidata) — Hardy and requires minimal maintenance
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