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Saxifraga ‘Cloth of Gold’


Mossy Saxifrage

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.475.320


The Saxifrage include a huge number of alpines. This selection falls among those that are best tackled by the more advanced gardener, best sited in a partially shaded rock garden, wall garden or scree. Plants form a low cushion or mound of bright golden-yellow leaves, bearing short stems of upfacing, cup-shaped white flowers in spring. Requires a cool, moist location. Dislikes drought and hot humid summer weather. Trim lightly after flowering to remove the flower stems. Adapts well to growing in clay pots or alpine troughs.

Further details for
Saxifraga ‘Cloth of Gold’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Moderate
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Spring
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Ground Cover
Flower Head Size
  Very Small
Height
   10-20 cm
   4-8 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   Light

Growth Rate
   Slow












Saxifraga ‘Cloth of Gold’


Mossy Saxifrage

USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.475.320


The Saxifrage include a huge number of alpines. This selection falls among those that are best tackled by the more advanced gardener, best sited in a partially shaded rock garden, wall garden or scree. Plants form a low cushion or mound of bright golden-yellow leaves, bearing short stems of upfacing, cup-shaped white flowers in spring. Requires a cool, moist location. Dislikes drought and hot humid summer weather. Trim lightly after flowering to remove the flower stems. Adapts well to growing in clay pots or alpine troughs.

Further details for
Saxifraga ‘Cloth of Gold’

Optimal Growing Conditions

Sun Exposure
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Moderate
Appearance and Characteristics

Flower Colour
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Spring
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Yellow
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Containers
  Deer Resistant
  Edging
  Rabbit Resistant
  Evergreen
  Ground Cover
Flower Head Size
  Very Small
Height
   10-20 cm
   4-8 inches
Spread
   20-30 cm
   8-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   Light

Growth Rate
   Slow