Micranthes nivalis
snowy saxifrage
A compact perennial comprising loose basal rosettes of oblong to ovate, toothed, leathery leaves often with dark red undersides. Hairy, reddish flowering stems to 20cm tall appear from late spring into summer bearing small flowerheads packed with white to pink flowers
Synonyms
Saxifraga nivalisSize
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Alkaline, Neutral, AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Pink | Green Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Pink | Green Red | ||
| Autumn | Green Red | |||
| Winter | Green Red |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
A genus of herbaceous flowering plants native to north temperate arctic and alpine regions. Green or red basal foliage forms low-growing rosettes and can be straight-edged or serrated. Delicate, star-shaped white flowers appear on upright stems in the summer
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in partial shade in wet soils
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by detaching individual rosettes and rooting as cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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