This perennial sub-shrub has slender spreading stems that form a compact mound habit. It has broad bright green spoon-shaped fleshy leaves and the small pinkish star-shaped flowers appear in clusters on erect leafless stems during summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9

Saxifraga umbrosais naturally found in the Pyrenees growing in rocky places in well drained moderately fertile soils. It prefers a semi shaded to sunny open position and is drought and frost tolerant.

This perennial is grown for its foliage, spreading habit and flowers. It is planted in rockers or along front borders or used as a ground cover. It is suitable for low-mountain regions and establishes in 2 to 3 years. It is also used in patio pots or in roof gardens requiring little care to maintain. ID 3119

Saxifraga(saks-ee-FRA-ga) umbrosa(um-BROH-sah)

Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee)
Saxifrages, Astilbes, Elephant`s Ears