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Rockfoil

Saxifraga X Arendsii

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Overview

Saxifraga x arendsii, commonly known as Rockfoil, is a resilient perennial ideal for rock gardens. This low-growing plant reaches 6-12 inches in height and delights with a profusion of small, star-shaped flowers in spring. With a preference for well-drained, moist soil and partial shade to full sun, Rockfoil forms lush mounds of vibrant green foliage, offering a charming ground cover that is both hardy and low maintenance.

Sun Deep Shade, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–7Climate Alpine
Rockfoil (Saxifraga X Arendsii) — Saxifraga x arendsii, commonly known as Rockfoil, is a resilient perennial ideal for rock gardens

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–7

Shape & size

Mature height
4–10 Inches
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Saxifragaceae
Climate
Alpine

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Photos (171)

Rockfoil (Saxifraga X Arendsii) — ground cover / perennial with white blooms; the foliage of Saxifraga x arendsii is of particular interest, image 167
Rockfoil (Saxifraga X Arendsii) — and occasionally feature subtle spotting or streaks; moist soil and partial shade to full sun, image 163
Rockfoil (Saxifraga X Arendsii) — Each plant produces delicate, five-petaled blooms that cluster on wiry stems well above the foliage; the foliage, image 161

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