Saxifraga x andrewsii
Irish Saxifrage
S. 'andrewsii' forms rosettes of leathery toothed leaves which eventually form a mound. Red stems in spring hold sprays of starry white flowers with pink freckles. Great plant for rock gardens, crevices and rock walls
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Full sun to partial shade
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Very little water
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Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Irish Saxifrage
Latin name
Saxifraga x andrewsii
type
Perennial
family
Saxifragaceae
ph
7.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Frost Hardy: 23F (-5°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Very little water
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.30 M
0.10 M
Saxifraga x andrewsii
S. 'andrewsii' forms rosettes of leathery toothed leaves which eventually form a mound. Red stems in spring hold sprays of starry white flowers with pink freckles. Great plant for rock gardens, crevices and rock walls
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
The perennial plant needs moist shade and is hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 to 7 in temperate regions. Growing rockfoil requires cool sites which mimic its alpine native ranges. The plants require moist soil, especially in spring when they are growing the most. Give it a location with some shelter from wind and hot sun. Mix in a little compost with existing soil at planting time.