Genus · Saxifragaceae
Saxifraga
2 species tracked in Horta’s catalog, and the named cultivars growers keep. Walk down to a species for its full care record, or into a cultivar for its traits and provenance.
Species in this genus
The ones growers meet most — each links to its own page.
Saxifraga stolonifera
Strawberry Saxifrage
Saxifraga stolonifera is a low, stoloniferous perennial from the cool, shaded, moist woodlands and rocky slopes of East and South Asia, where it spreads by trailing runners. It wants bright indirect light and an evenly damp but never soggy mix; water when the top inch of soil has dried, easing off in winter. It prefers cooler conditions and resents both drying out completely and sitting wet.
Saxifraga arendsii
Garden Mossy-saxifrage
Saxifraga × arendsii is a low, mat-forming subshrub in the Saxifragaceae, a hybrid grown for dense mossy foliage and spring flowers. As a rockery-type plant it wants sharp drainage and even but moderate moisture rather than sitting wet; water when the top inch of mix has dried. It tolerates cooler conditions and bright light without harsh midday sun.
About the genus
A genus-level overview — shared traits, history, the botany that ties these plants together — is on its way. For now, the species and cultivars above and below carry the genus.
Kept true by its growers
Saxifraga keeps evolving — species move, cultivars appear, IDs get corrected. If you can place an unplaced plant or add a species we’re missing, the whole genus gets truer.
Overview derived from 2 tracked species · the contribute flow arrives with the next slice.