Plants in genus saxifraga
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Tricolor'
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Tricolor' is a spreading, evergreen perennial with tiny white blooms. It thrives in rich, well-drained soil and is suitable for shady areas and containers. This plant can also be used in terrariums, adding a touch of greenery to indoor spaces.
Saxifraga stolonifera
Saxifraga stolonifera, also known as Strawberry Begonia, is a perennial flowering plant native to East Asia. It is recognized for its unique spreading habit through red stolons and its attractive white flowers with distinctive pointed petals. This plant thrives in shaded areas and is hardy to USDA zone 5, making it suitable for various climates. The foliage is notable for its green leaves with silver veins and a reddish underside, adding visual interest even when not in bloom. It blooms from May to August, producing small, delicate flowers. The plant is semi-evergreen and can serve as an excellent groundcover. In addition to its ornamental value, its leaves are used in Japanese cuisine and traditional medicine. It has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, highlighting its appeal and reliability in gardens.
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Nezu Jinja'
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Nezu Jinja' is a unique plant with enormous, fuzzy leaves that are 6 inches wide, featuring green bases and silver veins. It produces 1-foot tall panicles of small white flowers in May. This plant is drought-tolerant and suitable for part sun to shade conditions.
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Veitchiana'
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Veitchiana' is a charming perennial groundcover with small, rounded green leaves covered in red hairs. It spreads slowly through above-ground runners, making it ideal for moist woodland areas. This plant thrives in part sun to shade and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for shaded gardens. Native to Asia, it is well-suited for dry shade conditions and can be used in xeriscaping. Its adaptability to various light conditions makes it a versatile addition to any garden.
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Harvest Moon'
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Harvest Moon' is a woodland ground cover with 8-inch clumps of round golden leaves. Its new growth is particularly vibrant, and it sends out arching threads topped with 15-inch panicles of white flowers. It thrives in slightly moist woodland soil.
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Kinki Purple'
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Kinki Purple' is a plant native to Japan's Kinki Peninsula, known for its 3-inch rounded leaves with purple backs and wine-red overlay in spring. It forms a 3-foot wide patch over five years and produces 1-foot spikes of small, airy white flowers in May and June. This plant prefers moist, well-drained sites but can tolerate dry soils.
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Eco Butterfly'
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Eco Butterfly' is a selection of strawberry begonia with burnished gold leaves and a green butterfly pattern. It forms threadlike red projections that create new plants, making it an excellent groundcover for moist, shady sites.
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Maroon Beauty'
Saxifraga stolonifera 'Maroon Beauty' is a mat-forming groundcover with distinctive round leaves featuring silver veins and fuzzy red hairs. The plant spreads through long, arching red runners, creating a lush carpet of foliage. Its flowers have a reddish hue, adding a subtle color to shaded garden areas. This perennial is native to Eastern Asia and thrives in part sun to shade conditions. It is rabbit-resistant and suitable for dry shade gardens, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes. The plant's unique appearance and spreading habit make it an attractive addition to any garden.