Saxifraga ferruginea var. foliacea
Rusty saxifrage, leafy variety (Saxifraga ferruginea var. foliacea) is a perennial ornamental plant that prefers part shade and medium water. It grows to a height of 0.1–0.2 meters and is suitable for USDA zones 5–8. This plant thrives in loamy, sandy, or chalky soil and blooms in pink and white during June and July. It is not fragrant, attracts pollinators, and is non-toxic.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Chalky
Height
0.1–0.2 m
Spread
0.2–0.3 m
Zones
5–8
Flower colors
This perennial prefers part shade and medium water conditions. It is hardy in USDA zones 5–8 and reaches a height of 0.1–0.2 meters. The ideal soil types are loamy, sandy, or chalky.