Yellow mountain saxifrage
Saxifraga aizoides
Yellow mountain saxifrage is a charming alpine perennial that produces bright yellow star-shaped flowers and thrives in cool, moist, rocky conditions. It performs best in well-drained gritty or gravelly soil with consistent moisture, making it ideal for rock gardens or alpine troughs. Avoid hot, dry, or waterlogged conditions, as this plant naturally grows along cool mountain streams and wet rocky ledges.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
3″ – 12″
Soil
rocky
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged; Prefers Cool, Damp Conditions
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 3, 2021 by Lennaert Steen (cc-by-sa)
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