Saxifraga x arendsii 'Purple Robe' - Mossy saxifrage

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Mossy saxifrage
Scientific name: Saxifraga x arendsii 'Purple Robe'
Flower color: Deep pink
Mature height: 0.10–0.20 m
Mature spread: 0.20–0.30 m
Habit: Compact, spreading, dense cushions
Flowering period: Spring, April to May
Exposure: Partial sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Soil type: Well-drained, gravelly, slightly acidic to neutral
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 9
Drought tolerance: Good
Melliferous plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Maintenance

Water moderately to keep the soil slightly moist without waterlogging. This saxifrage prefers excellent drainage and tolerates dry periods well once established. Plant it in gravelly or rocky soil to replicate its natural habitat and promote optimal growth.

Remove faded flowers after spring blooming to maintain a neat appearance. Divide clumps every 3 to 4 years in spring to rejuvenate the plant and encourage abundant flowering.