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(Saxifraga bronchialis)
Yellowdot Saxifrage (Saxifraga bronchialis)
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Photo by: Nolan Exe | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Nolan Exe | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-07-18T02:24:17-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Saxifraga bronchialis, commonly known as Yellowdot Saxifrage, is an evergreen perennial herb that thrives in alpine areas, rocky crevices, and tundra across northwestern North America and northeastern Asia. It is a low-growing plant, typically reaching heights of 0.2-0.5 feet (0.06-0.2 meters) and spreading 0.1-0.3 feet (0.03-0.09 meters). The species is characterized by its dense rosettes of small, leathery leaves and its ability to survive in harsh, cold environments.
Yellowdot Saxifrage is valued for its resilience and the delicate beauty of its white flowers, which bloom in the spring and summer and are quite showy despite the plant’s diminutive size. It is often used in rock gardens, alpine collections, and as ground cover in suitable climates. Gardeners appreciate its low maintenance requirements and its ability to fill in spaces between rocks, providing a naturalistic appearance. For successful cultivation, it requires well-drained soil with a gravelly or sandy texture and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to part shade. While it is generally disease-free, it can suffer from root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Yellowdot Saxifrage is valued for its resilience and the delicate beauty of its white flowers, which bloom in the spring and summer and are quite showy despite the plant’s diminutive size. It is often used in rock gardens, alpine collections, and as ground cover in suitable climates. Gardeners appreciate its low maintenance requirements and its ability to fill in spaces between rocks, providing a naturalistic appearance. For successful cultivation, it requires well-drained soil with a gravelly or sandy texture and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to part shade. While it is generally disease-free, it can suffer from root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.2-0.5 feet
- Width: 0.1-0.3 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to alpine areas, rocky crevices, and tundra in northwestern North America and northeastern Asia
Other Names
Common Names: Matted Saxifrage , Spotted Saxifrage , Spotted Saxifrage , Matten-Steinbrech , Saxifrage À Pétales Ponctués
Scientific Names: Saxifraga bronchialis , Saxifraga davurica var. grandipetala , Saxifraga bronchialis f. eucherlerioides , Saxifraga bronchialis f. piceifolia , Saxifraga bronchialis f. typica
GBIF Accepted Name: Saxifraga bronchialis L.