Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
rosacea
ID:
495467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moench

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Methodus : 106 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000494799



Common Names

  • Rosacea Saxifrage
  • Rosacea's Saxifrage
  • Rosacea Mountain Saxifrage


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Synonyms

  • Muscaria decipiens (Ehrh.) Á.Löve [unknown]
  • Saxifraga palmata Sm. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga decipiens Ehrh. ex Sternb. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga canescens Haw. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga pedatifida Ehrh. ex Sm. [unknown]
  • Evaiezoa pedatifida Raf. [unknown]
  • Saxifraga geranioides pedatifida (Ehrh. ex Sm.) Bonnier & Layens [unknown]

Description

Saxifraga rosacea (also called Rosy Saxifrage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to 20 cm tall and has lanceolate leaves with entire margins. It is found in alpine meadows, along streams and in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Saxifraga rosacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Saxifraga rosacea sub. hartii (D.A.Webb) D.A.Webb
Saxifraga rosacea sub. steinmannii (Tausch) Holub

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Saxifraga rosacea is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, green rosette.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Saxifraga rosacea is a perennial plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Saxifraga rosacea

Saxifraga rosacea can be found in the mountains of the western United States, including the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the Cascade Range.

Saxifraga rosacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Saxifraga rosacea?

Saxifraga rosacea

What is the common name of Saxifraga rosacea?

Rosy Saxifrage

What is the optimal growing environment for Saxifraga rosacea?

Saxifraga rosacea prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

Species in the Saxifraga genus

Saxifraga nayarii, Saxifraga montserratii, Saxifraga paradoxa, Saxifraga oppositifolia, Saxifraga padellae, Saxifraga paniculata, Saxifraga palpebrata, Saxifraga numidica, Saxifraga hausmannii, Saxifraga harry-smithii, Saxifraga hederacea, Saxifraga nishidae, Saxifraga nipponica, Saxifraga guadarramica, Saxifraga haussknechtii, Saxifraga hederifolia, Saxifraga harae, Saxifraga namdoensis, Saxifraga nakaoi, Saxifraga nevadensis, Saxifraga neopropagulifera, Saxifraga obscura, Saxifraga novacastelensis, Saxifraga moncayensis, Saxifraga marginata, Saxifraga lowndesii, Saxifraga magellanica, Saxifraga maderensis, Saxifraga mira, Saxifraga miscellanea, Saxifraga losae, Saxifraga microcephala, Saxifraga luizetii, Saxifraga longifolia, Saxifraga loripes, Saxifraga microphylla, Saxifraga microviridis, Saxifraga micans, Saxifraga osloensis, Saxifraga luteopurpurea, Saxifraga omolojensis, Saxifraga ovczinnikovii, Saxifraga odontophylla, Saxifraga maweana, Saxifraga media, Saxifraga luteoviridis, Saxifraga luizetiana, Saxifraga maireana, Saxifraga kotschyi, Saxifraga korshinskyi,

Species in the Saxifragaceae family

Astilbe amabilis, Astilbe apoensis, Astilbe biternata, Astilbe crenatiloba, Astilbe formosa, Astilbe glaberrima, Astilbe grandis, Astilbe hachijoensis, Astilbe japonica, Astilbe khasiana, Astilbe longicarpa, Astilbe longipilosa, Astilbe macrocarpa, Astilbe macroflora, Astilbe microphylla, Astilbe okuyamae, Astilbe papuana, Astilbe philippinensis, Astilbe photeinophylla, Astilbe platyphylla, Astilbe rivularis, Astilbe rubra, Astilbe shikokiana, Astilbe simplicifolia, Astilbe thunbergii, Astilbe tsushimensis, Astilbe longipedicellata, Astilboides tabularis, Bensoniella oregona, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia emeiensis, Bergenia hissarica, Bergenia pacumbis, Bergenia purpurascens, Bergenia scopulosa, Bergenia stracheyi, Bergenia tianquanensis, Bergenia ugamica, Bolandra californica, Bolandra oregana, Boykinia aconitifolia, Boykinia intermedia, Boykinia lycoctonifolia, Boykinia major, Boykinia occidentalis, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia rotundifolia, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia cincinnata,

References