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(Micranthes pensylvanica)
Eastern Swamp Saxifrage (Micranthes pensylvanica)
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Photo by: Rob Foster | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Rob Foster | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-06-13T07:54:13-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Micranthes pensylvanica, commonly known as Eastern Swamp Saxifrage, is a deciduous perennial herb native to moist meadows, swamps, and wet woods in the Eastern and Central United States, as well as parts of Canada. It typically grows to a height of 1-3 feet (0.3-0.9 meters) and a width of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters). The plant forms a basal rosette of leaves and sends up flowering stalks bearing small, white flowers with distinctive red anthers that bloom in the late spring to early summer. The flowers are modest but can add a delicate texture to garden settings.
Eastern Swamp Saxifrage is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used in rain gardens, wet meadows, and naturalized areas. It is a low-maintenance plant that provides early-season interest and is particularly useful for gardeners looking to attract pollinators or to manage wet soils. It prefers consistently moist to wet soils and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to part shade. While it is not typically troubled by serious pests or diseases, it can suffer in dry conditions and may require supplemental watering during prolonged droughts.CC BY-SA 4.0
Eastern Swamp Saxifrage is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions and is often used in rain gardens, wet meadows, and naturalized areas. It is a low-maintenance plant that provides early-season interest and is particularly useful for gardeners looking to attract pollinators or to manage wet soils. It prefers consistently moist to wet soils and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to part shade. While it is not typically troubled by serious pests or diseases, it can suffer in dry conditions and may require supplemental watering during prolonged droughts.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow, Green
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: High
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Low Maintenance, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Moist meadows, swamps, and wet woods
Other Names
Common Names: Pennsylvania Saxifrage, Marsh Saxifrage, Branch-Lettuce, Swamp Saxifrage, Pennsylvanischer Steinbrech, Ängsbräcka
Scientific Names: , Saxifraga pensylvanica, Micranthes pensylvanica, Saxifraga caroliniana, Saxifraga forbesii, Micranthes pensylvanica var. forbesii, Saxifraga pensylvanica var. forbesii, Saxifraga pensylvanica var. hirsuta, Saxifraga crassicarpa, Saxifraga pensylvanica f. bracteata
GBIF Accepted Name: Micranthes pensylvanica (L.) Haw.