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(Saxifraga granulata)
Meadow Saxifrage (Saxifraga granulata)
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Dorte Stokholm
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Photo by: Dorte Stokholm | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Dorte Stokholm | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-05-29T11:47:19Z |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Saxifraga granulata, commonly known as Meadow Saxifrage, is a deciduous perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops in Western and Central Europe. It typically grows to a height of 0.9-1 feet (0.3-0.3 meters) and a width of 0.3-1 feet (0.09-0.3 meters). The plant forms a basal rosette of lobed leaves and sends up flowering stems bearing clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers in late spring to early summer. The flowers are modest yet charming, and they attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Meadow Saxifrage is valued for its low maintenance and its ability to thrive in less fertile soils, making it a suitable choice for rock gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows. It prefers part shade to full sun exposure and requires well-drained soil. While it tolerates drought once established, consistent moisture will keep it flourishing. It is not commonly afflicted by serious diseases or pests, but overwatering can lead to root rot. This plant is not known for being invasive and is generally well-behaved in the garden setting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Meadow Saxifrage is valued for its low maintenance and its ability to thrive in less fertile soils, making it a suitable choice for rock gardens, borders, and wildflower meadows. It prefers part shade to full sun exposure and requires well-drained soil. While it tolerates drought once established, consistent moisture will keep it flourishing. It is not commonly afflicted by serious diseases or pests, but overwatering can lead to root rot. This plant is not known for being invasive and is generally well-behaved in the garden setting.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.9-1 feet
- Width: 0.3-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky outcrops in Western and Central Europe
Other Names
Common Names: Fair-Maids-Of-France, Kornet Stenbræk, Körnchen-Steinbrech, Knöllchen-Steinbrech, Saxifrage Granulée, Knolsteenbreek, Knölbräcka, Mandelblomma
Scientific Names: , Saxifraga granulata, Saxifraga rivularis, Saxifraga cernua, Saxifraga glaucescens, Saxifraga granulata subsp. graniticola, Saxifraga rouyana, Saxifraga penduliflora, Saxifraga granulata var. glaucescens, Saxifraga corymbosa
GBIF Accepted Name: Saxifraga granulata L.