Saxifraga × arendsii is evergreen perennial herbaceous plant can reach a height of 5–10 centimetres (2.0–3.9 in).  Has leaves arranged in a dense basal rosette. The surface-spreading, cushion to mound-forming, mossy leaves are glossy, bright green, linear, oval or oblong. Flowers are at the ends of short, strong stems. They are solitary, tiny, cup-shaped or star-shaped, and may be white, bright pink or dark red.


  • Scientific name: Saxifraga × arendsii
  • Common Names: Mossy Saxifrage, Mossy Rockfoil
  • Family: Saxifragaceae
  • Genus: Saxifraga

    Origin: The original species plants for this hybrid are native of the far north up to the Arctic Circle.
  • Hardiness: USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F).
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How to Grow and Care

Growing a Saxifraga plant is not difficult. You can start them from seed in the spring, sowing the seeds in moist, fertile, well-drained alkaline or neutral-pH soil. Place them where they will get full sun or partial shade, such as south, east, or west-facing sheltered spot. A great place to put them is in a raised bed or a pot. If you plant them in your garden, consider placing them in a border or rock garden.

You can plant them outside in the early fall or late winter. If you want to take offsets, it’s best to do that in the winter. But if you have some mature clumps of Saxifraga, you can divide them in the early spring. It’s important to keep the roots moist in the summer, but equally important to protect them from winter wetness.

You don’t need to prune them. Just trim off the flower heads after they’ve faded. Pests aren’t usually a concern, as the Saxifraga is typically disease-free. However rare, they still could be susceptible to slugs, aphids, red spider mites, and vine weevils. So, as with most plants, it’s a good idea to examine them regularly just to be sure.
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