| Common Name | Saxifrage |
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| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Saxifraga |
| species | fortunei |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Black, Silver |
| Dormancy | -- |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | Leaf coloration. |
| Landscape Value | Shade garden edger. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 6" / 6" / 9" |
| Soil (Garden) | Organic, humus rich, moist, well drained. Low to no peat in soil. |
| Water (Garden) | Prefers moist conditions in the garden. |
| Special Uses | -- |
| Comments | Drainage is very important. Does not like full sun. |
Saxifraga ‘Silver Velvet’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Velvety black-bronze leaves are crossed with silver bands to produce an unforgettable plant with white flowers in fall.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 6″ / 6″ / 9″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
| EC | — |
| pH | 5.8 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 100 – 150 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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