Saxifraga arendsii 'Purple Robe'
Rockfoil
Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses
- Deep carmine red and pink, delicate-looking flowers
- Low, cushions of bright green foliage
- Blooms in spring
- Perfect plant for rock garden or wall
Border or Bed
Evergreen
Garden
Great Foliage
Ground Cover
Rock Garden
Deer Resistant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers consistently moist, organically rich, well-drained soil and partial shade, will grow in sun in cool summer climates with sufficient moisture. Tolerates shade, avoid overwatering and very humid climates. Plants can be divided in early spring before flowering.
Height: 8 in
Spread: 12 in
Spacing: 12 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Pink, Red
Zone: 4-6
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Edging
- Garden
- Summer Bloomer
- Rock Garden
- Great Foliage
- Evergreen
- Border or Bed
- Ground Cover
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Full Shade
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Keep Well-Watered
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Saxifraga
Common Name: Rockfoil
Low-growing, evergreen perennial with tiny, oval, green leaves in rosettes. Single flowers come in a variety of colors such as pink, red or white, bloom from late spring to early summer. Great for edging borders, as a groundcover and rock gardens.