This semi-evergreen perennial has spreading foliage and forms a low mounded habit. It has bright green leaves dived into narrow segments and the white to red saucer-shaped flowers appear in an open cluster above the foliage from early to late spring.

Hardiness zones 2 to 7

Saxifraga rosacea is naturally found in central Europe growing in rocky places from sea level to an altitude of 1,135 m (3,724 ft). It prefers an open sunny to semi shaded position and grows in well drained moderately fertile moist soils with a pH range of 5.6-7.5 and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Mossy Saxifrage is grown for its flowers and its low growth habit. It is planted in small or alpine gardens along edges or mass planted as a ground cover. It is also planted in rockeries or used in patio pots and planter boxes and can be grown in hanging baskets. It is suitable for coastal and low-mountain regions and establishes in 1-2 years but may be short lived. ID 3505

Saxifraga (saks-ee-FRA-ga) rosacea (roh-ZAY-see-a)

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