565 Species in Genus Saxifraga

Saxifraga: My Love Affair with the Stone-Breakers

The world of plants is vast and diverse, filled with wonders that never cease to amaze me. But among the countless genera and species that grace our planet, there’s one that holds a special place in my heart: Saxifraga from the Saxifragaceae family. These resilient, often overlooked plants, commonly known as saxifrages or rockfoils, have captivated me with their tenacity, their intricate beauty, and their remarkable adaptability.

As a plant enthusiast, I’m constantly drawn to the unique and the unexpected. Saxifraga, with its penchant for thriving in seemingly inhospitable environments, certainly fits the bill. The name itself, derived from the Latin words saxum (rock) and frangere (to break), hints at their hardiness. They’re often found clinging to rocky cliffs, nestled in crevices, or even sprouting from cracks in walls, seemingly defying the odds. This resilience, this ability to flourish where others falter, is something I find truly inspiring.

But it’s not just their toughness that I admire. Saxifraga also boasts a remarkable diversity in form and appearance. From the delicate, mossy cushions of Saxifraga x arendsii to the tall, elegant spires of Saxifraga paniculata, the genus offers a stunning array of textures, colors, and growth habits. Their flowers, often appearing in delicate clusters, can range from pure white to vibrant pinks and reds, adding a touch of unexpected beauty to their rugged surroundings.

A Closer Look at Saxifraga

To truly appreciate Saxifraga, one must delve into the specifics. The genus encompasses a staggering number of species, each with its own unique characteristics. Here are:

1. Saxifraga acerifolia Wakab. & Satomi
2. Saxifraga adscendens L.
3. Saxifraga afghanica Aitch. & Hemsl.
4. Saxifraga aizoides L.
5. Saxifraga × akinfievii Galushko & Kudrjasch.
6. Saxifraga alberti Regel & Schmalh.
7. Saxifraga × alejandrei P.Vargas
8. Saxifraga aleutica Hultén
9. Saxifraga × alloysii-villarii T.E.Díaz, Fern.Areces & Pérez Carro
10. Saxifraga alookthangensis Wadhwa
11. Saxifraga alpigena Harry Sm.
12. Saxifraga anadyrensis Losinsk.
13. Saxifraga andersonii Engl.
14. Saxifraga androsacea L.
15. Saxifraga × angelisii Strobl
16. Saxifraga angustata Harry Sm.
17. Saxifraga anisophylla Harry Sm.
18. Saxifraga aphylla Sternb.
19. Saxifraga aquatica Lapeyr.
20. Saxifraga arachnoidea Sternb.
21. Saxifraga × aragonensis H.J.Coste & Soulié
22. Saxifraga aretioides Lapeyr.
23. Saxifraga × arguellesii Carlón, J.M.González, M.Laínz, Moreno Mor., Rodr.Berd. & Ó.S
24. Saxifraga aristulata Hook.f. & Thomson
25. Saxifraga × arizagae Alejandre, Arizal. & Benito
26. Saxifraga artvinensis V.A.Matthews
27. Saxifraga asarifolia Sternb.
28. Saxifraga aspera L.
29. Saxifraga assamensis Wadhwa
30. Saxifraga atuntsiensis W.W.Sm.
31. Saxifraga aurantiaca Franch.
32. Saxifraga auriculata Engl. & Irmsch.
33. Saxifraga babiana T.E.Díaz & Fern.Prieto
34. Saxifraga baimashanensis C.Y.Wu
35. Saxifraga balfourii Engl. & Irmsch.
36. Saxifraga banmaensis J.T.Pan
37. Saxifraga × baregensis Rouy & E.G.Camus
38. Saxifraga benzilanensis H.Chuang
39. Saxifraga bergenioides C.Marquand
40. Saxifraga berica (Bég.) D.A.Webb
41. Saxifraga × bertolonii Sünd.
42. Saxifraga bicuspidata Hook.f.
43. Saxifraga biflora All.
44. Saxifraga bijiangensis H.Chuang
45. Saxifraga biternata Boiss.
46. Saxifraga × blatii Mateo, Fabado & C.Torres
47. Saxifraga blavii (Engl.) Beck
48. Saxifraga blepharophylla A.Kern. ex Hayek
49. Saxifraga × blyttii Engl. & Irmsch.
50. Saxifraga × borderi Rouy & E.G.Camus
51. Saxifraga boreo-olympica Halda
52. Saxifraga bourgaeana Boiss. & Reut.
53. Saxifraga boussingaultii Brongn.
54. Saxifraga brachyphylla Franch.
55. Saxifraga brachypoda D.Don
56. Saxifraga brachypodoidea J.T.Pan
57. Saxifraga bracteata D.Don
58. Saxifraga brevicaulis Harry Sm.
59. Saxifraga bronchialis L.
60. Saxifraga brunneopunctata Harry Sm.
61. Saxifraga brunonis Wall. ex Ser.
62. Saxifraga bryoides L.
63. Saxifraga bulbifera L.
64. Saxifraga bulleyana Engl. & Irmsch.
65. Saxifraga burmensis Harry Sm. ex Wadhwa
66. Saxifraga burseriana L.
67. Saxifraga cacuminum Harry Sm.
68. Saxifraga × cadevallii Luizet & Soulié
69. Saxifraga caesia L.
70. Saxifraga callosa Sm.
71. Saxifraga calopetala Harry Sm.
72. Saxifraga × camboana Font Quer
73. Saxifraga camposii Boiss. & Reut.
74. Saxifraga canaliculata Boiss. & Reut. ex Engl.
75. Saxifraga candelabrum Franch.
76. Saxifraga × capitata Lapeyr.
77. Saxifraga caprariae Mannocci, Ferretti, Mazzoncini & Viciani
78. Saxifraga cardiophylla Franch.
79. Saxifraga carinata Oett.
80. Saxifraga carnosula Mattf.
81. Saxifraga carpatica Sternb.
82. Saxifraga carpetana Boiss. & Reut.
83. Saxifraga caspica Sliplivinsky
84. Saxifraga catalaunica Boiss. & Reut.
85. Saxifraga cataphracta X.J.Zhang, T.Deng & H.Sun
86. Saxifraga caucasica Sommier & Levier
87. Saxifraga caveana W.W.Sm.
88. Saxifraga cebennensis Rouy & E.G.Camus
89. Saxifraga × celtiberica Fuente, Sánchez Mata & G.Navarro
90. Saxifraga cernua L.
91. Saxifraga cespitosa L.
92. Saxifraga chadwellii Wadhwa
93. Saxifraga champutungensis H.Chuang
94. Saxifraga cherlerioides D.Don
95. Saxifraga chionophila Franch.
96. Saxifraga chrysantha A.Gray
97. Saxifraga chrysanthoides Engl. & Irmsch.
98. Saxifraga chumbiensis Engl. & Irmsch.
99. Saxifraga × churchillii Huter
100. Saxifraga ciliatopetala (Engl. & Irmsch.) J.T.Pan
101. Saxifraga cinerascens Engl. & Irmsch.
102. Saxifraga cinerea Harry Sm.
103. Saxifraga cintrana Kuzinsky ex Willk.
104. Saxifraga clivorum Harry Sm.
105. Saxifraga coarctata W.W.Sm.
106. Saxifraga × cochleariifolia Schrad. ex Kunze
107. Saxifraga cochlearis Rchb.
108. Saxifraga columnaris Schmalh. ex Akinf.
109. Saxifraga × columpoda Holubec
110. Saxifraga congestiflora Engl. & Irmsch.
111. Saxifraga conifera Coss. & Durieu
112. Saxifraga × conradiae J.Prudhomme
113. Saxifraga consanguinea W.W.Sm.
114. Saxifraga contrarea Harry Sm.
115. Saxifraga cordigera Hook.f. & Thomson
116. Saxifraga corsica (Ser.) Gren. & Godr.
117. Saxifraga cortusifolia Siebold & Zucc.
118. Saxifraga × costei Luizet & Soulié
119. Saxifraga cotyledon L.
120. Saxifraga × crawfordii E.S.Marshall
121. Saxifraga crustata Vest
122. Saxifraga culcitosa Mattf.
123. Saxifraga cuneata Willd.
124. Saxifraga cuneifolia L.
125. Saxifraga cymbalaria L.
126. Saxifraga dahaiensis H.Chuang
127. Saxifraga damingshanensis W.B.Liao, W.Y.Zhao & J.H.Jin
128. Saxifraga daochengensis J.T.Pan
129. Saxifraga daqiaoensis F.G.Wang & F.W.Xing
130. Saxifraga × darrieuxii Luizet & Soulié
131. Saxifraga × davidis-webbii P.Vargas
132. Saxifraga debilis Engelm. ex A.Gray
133. Saxifraga decora Harry Sm.
134. Saxifraga decussata J.Anthony
135. Saxifraga × degeniana Hand.-Mazz. & J.Wagner
136. Saxifraga demnatensis Coss. ex Engl. & Irmscher
137. Saxifraga densifoliata Engl. & Irmsch.
138. Saxifraga depressa Sternb.
139. Saxifraga deqenensis C.Y.Wu
140. Saxifraga × desetangsii Luizet & Soulié
141. Saxifraga dhwojii (Harry Sm.) S.Akiyama & H.Ohba
142. Saxifraga dianxibeiensis J.T.Pan
143. Saxifraga diapensia Harry Sm.
144. Saxifraga diapensioides Bellardi
145. Saxifraga dichotoma Willd.
146. Saxifraga dielsiana Engl. & Irmsch.
147. Saxifraga diffusicallosa C.Y.Wu
148. Saxifraga dingqingensis J.T.Pan
149. Saxifraga dinnikii Schmalh. ex Akinf.
150. Saxifraga × dinninaris Holubec
151. Saxifraga diversifolia Wall. ex Ser.
152. Saxifraga dongchuanensis H.Chuang
153. Saxifraga dongwanensis H.Chuang
154. Saxifraga doyalana Harry Sm.
155. Saxifraga drabiformis Franch.
156. Saxifraga draboides C.Y.Wu
157. Saxifraga dshagalensis Engl.
158. Saxifraga duthiei Gand.
159. Saxifraga eglandulosa Engl.
160. Saxifraga egregia Engl.
161. Saxifraga egregioides J.T.Pan
162. Saxifraga elatinoides Hand.-Mazz.
163. Saxifraga elliotii Harry Sm.
164. Saxifraga elliptica Engl. & Irmsch.
165. Saxifraga embergeri Maire
166. Saxifraga engleriana Harry Sm.
167. Saxifraga epiphylla Gornall & H.Ohba
168. Saxifraga erectisepala J.T.Pan
169. Saxifraga erinacea Harry Sm.
170. Saxifraga erioblasta Boiss. & Reut.
171. Saxifraga eschholzii Sternb.
172. Saxifraga exarata Vill.
173. Saxifraga excellens Harry Sm.
174. Saxifraga facchinii W.D.J.Koch
175. Saxifraga × farreri Druce ex Farrer
176. Saxifraga × faucicola T.E.Díaz, Fern.Areces & Pérez Carro
177. Saxifraga federici-augusti Biasol.
178. Saxifraga felineri P.Vargas
179. Saxifraga ferdinandi-coburgi Kellerer & Sünd.
180. Saxifraga filicaulis Wall. ex Ser.
181. Saxifraga filifolia J.Anthony
182. Saxifraga finitima W.W.Sm.
183. Saxifraga flaccida J.T.Pan
184. Saxifraga flagellaris Willd.
185. Saxifraga flavida Harry Sm.
186. Saxifraga flexilis W.W.Sm.
187. Saxifraga florulenta Moretti
188. Saxifraga × fontqueri Pau
189. Saxifraga × forojulensis Sünd.
190. Saxifraga forrestii Engl. & Irmsch.
191. Saxifraga × forsteri Stein
192. Saxifraga fortunei Hook.
193. Saxifraga fragilis Schrank
194. Saxifraga fragosoi Sennen
195. Saxifraga ganeshii H.Ohba & S.Akiyama
196. Saxifraga × gaudinii Brügger
197. Saxifraga gedangensis J.T.Pan
198. Saxifraga gemmigera Engl. ex Diels
199. Saxifraga gemmipara Franch.
200. Saxifraga gemmulosa Boiss.
201. Saxifraga genesiana P.Vargas
202. Saxifraga × gentyana Bouchard
203. Saxifraga georgei J.Anthony
204. Saxifraga geranioides L.
205. Saxifraga × geum L.
206. Saxifraga giraldiana Engl.
207. Saxifraga glabella Bertol.
208. Saxifraga glabricaulis Harry Sm.
209. Saxifraga glacialis Harry Sm.
210. Saxifraga glaucophylla Franch.
211. Saxifraga globulifera Desf.
212. Saxifraga gonggashanensis J.T.Pan
213. Saxifraga gongshanensis T.C.Ku
214. Saxifraga granulata L.
215. Saxifraga granulifera Harry Sm.
216. Saxifraga × guadarramica Fern.Casas
217. Saxifraga gyalana C.Marquand & Airy Shaw
218. Saxifraga habaensis C.Y.Wu ex H.Chuang
219. Saxifraga haenseleri Boiss. & Reut.
220. Saxifraga hakkariensis Fırat
221. Saxifraga haplophylloides Franch.
222. Saxifraga harae H.Ohba & Wakab.
223. Saxifraga hariotii Luizet & Soulié
224. Saxifraga harry-smithii Wadhwa
225. Saxifraga × hausmannii A.Kern.
226. Saxifraga × haussknechtii Stein
227. Saxifraga hederacea L.
228. Saxifraga hederifolia Hochst. ex A.Rich.
229. Saxifraga heleonastes Harry Sm.
230. Saxifraga hemisphaerica Hook.f. & Thomson
231. Saxifraga hengduanensis H.Chuang
232. Saxifraga × hetenbeliana Bürgel
233. Saxifraga heteroclada Harry Sm.
234. Saxifraga heterocladoides J.T.Pan
235. Saxifraga heterotricha C.Marquand & Airy Shaw
236. Saxifraga hirculoides Decne.
237. Saxifraga hirculus L.
238. Saxifraga hirsuta L.
239. Saxifraga hispidula D.Don
240. Saxifraga hohenwartii Vest ex Sternb.
241. Saxifraga hookeri Engl. & Irmsch.
242. Saxifraga hostii Tausch
243. Saxifraga hyperborea R.Br.
244. Saxifraga hypericoides Franch.
245. Saxifraga hypnoides L.
246. Saxifraga hypostoma Harry Sm.
247. Saxifraga imparilis Balf.f.
248. Saxifraga implicans Harry Sm.
249. Saxifraga inconspicua W.W.Sm.
250. Saxifraga indica (C.B.Clarke) Wadhwa
251. Saxifraga insolens Irmsch.
252. Saxifraga intricata Lapeyr.
253. Saxifraga iranica Bornm.
254. Saxifraga irrigua M.Bieb.
255. Saxifraga isophylla Harry Sm.
256. Saxifraga italica D.A.Webb
257. Saxifraga jacquemontiana Decne.
258. Saxifraga jainzhuglaensis J.T.Pan
259. Saxifraga jaljalensis H.Ohba & S.Akiyama
260. Saxifraga jamalensis Zhmylev & Razzh.
261. Saxifraga jarmilae Halda
262. Saxifraga jingdongensis H.Chuang
263. Saxifraga josephi Engl.
264. Saxifraga × jouffroyi Rouy
265. Saxifraga juniperifolia Adams
266. Saxifraga × karacardica Bürgel
267. Saxifraga karadzicensis (Degen & Košanin) Bürgel
268. Saxifraga kavrunensis B.Gürcan & O.D.Düșen
269. Saxifraga kegangii D.G.Zhang, Ying Meng & M.H.Zhang
270. Saxifraga khiakhensis Holubec & Křivka
271. Saxifraga kinchingingae Engl.
272. Saxifraga kingdonii C.Marquand
273. Saxifraga kingiana Engl. & Irmsch.
274. Saxifraga × klimesii Hajman, D.Horák & Hroneš
275. Saxifraga × kochii Hornung
276. Saxifraga koelzii Schönb.-Tem.
277. Saxifraga kolenatiana Regel
278. Saxifraga kongboensis Harry Sm.
279. Saxifraga korshinskyi Kom.
280. Saxifraga kotschyi Boiss.
281. Saxifraga kumaunensis Engl.
282. Saxifraga kwangsiensis Chun & F.C.How ex C.Z.Gao & G.Z.Li
283. Saxifraga lactea Turcz.
284. Saxifraga × lainzii P.Vargas
285. Saxifraga lamninamensis H.Ohba
286. Saxifraga lancangensis Y.Y.Qian
287. Saxifraga × lantoscana Boiss. & Reut.
288. Saxifraga latepetiolata Willk.
289. Saxifraga latiflora Hook.f. & Thomson
290. Saxifraga × lecomtei Luizet & Soulié
291. Saxifraga lepida Harry Sm.
292. Saxifraga × lhommei H.J.Coste & Soulié
293. Saxifraga × lhostei Bouchard
294. Saxifraga likiangensis Franch.
295. Saxifraga lilacina Duthie
296. Saxifraga linearifoiia Engl. & Irmsch.
297. Saxifraga litangensis Engl.
298. Saxifraga lixianensis T.C.Ku
299. Saxifraga llonakhensis W.W.Sm.
300. Saxifraga longifolia Lapeyr.
301. Saxifraga loripes J.Anthony
302. Saxifraga losae Sennen
303. Saxifraga lowndesii Harry Sm.
304. Saxifraga ludingensis J.T.Pan
305. Saxifraga ludlowii Harry Sm.
306. Saxifraga luizetiana Emb. & Maire
307. Saxifraga × luizetii Sennen
308. Saxifraga luoxiaoensis W.B.Liao, L.Wang & X.J.Zhang
309. Saxifraga lushuiensis H.Chuang
310. Saxifraga × luteopurpurea Lapeyr.
311. Saxifraga luteoviridis Schott & Kotschy
312. Saxifraga lychnitis Hook.f. & Thomson
313. Saxifraga macrocalyx Tolm.
314. Saxifraga macrostigmatoides Engl.
315. Saxifraga maderensis D.Don
316. Saxifraga magellanica Poir.
317. Saxifraga maireana Luizet
318. Saxifraga mallae H.Ohba & Wakab.
319. Saxifraga marginata Sternb.
320. Saxifraga × martyi Luizet & Soulié
321. Saxifraga × mattfeldii Engl.
322. Saxifraga maweana Baker
323. Saxifraga maxionggouensis J.T.Pan
324. Saxifraga mazanderanica Rech.f.
325. Saxifraga media Gouan
326. Saxifraga medogensis J.T.Pan
327. Saxifraga meeboldii Engl. & Irmsch.
328. Saxifraga megacordia C.Y.Wu ex H.Chuang
329. Saxifraga × melzeri Köckinger
330. Saxifraga mengtzeana Engl. & Irmsch.
331. Saxifraga micans Harry Sm.
332. Saxifraga microcephala A.P.Khokhr. & Kuvaev
333. Saxifraga microgyna Engl. & Irmsch.
334. Saxifraga microphylla Royle ex Hook.f. & Thomson
335. Saxifraga minutifoliosa C.Y.Wu ex H.Chuang
336. Saxifraga minutissima D.S.Rawat
337. Saxifraga mira Harry Sm.
338. Saxifraga miralana Harry Sm.
339. Saxifraga × miscellanea Luizet & Soulié
340. Saxifraga monantha Harry Sm.
341. Saxifraga moncayensis D.A.Webb
342. Saxifraga montanella Harry Sm.
343. Saxifraga montis-christi Mannocci, Ferretti, Mazzoncini & Viciani
344. Saxifraga × montserratii T.E.Díaz, Fern.Areces & Pérez Carro
345. Saxifraga moorcroftiana (Ser.) Wall. ex Sternb.
346. Saxifraga moschata Wulfen
347. Saxifraga mucronulata Royle
348. Saxifraga mucronulatoides J.T.Pan
349. Saxifraga × muretii Rambert
350. Saxifraga muscoides All.
351. Saxifraga mutata L.
352. Saxifraga nakaoi Kitam.
353. Saxifraga nakaoides J.T.Pan
354. Saxifraga nambulana Harry Sm.
355. Saxifraga namdoensis Harry Sm.
356. Saxifraga nana Engl.
357. Saxifraga nanella Engl. & Irmsch.
358. Saxifraga nanelloides C.Y.Wu
359. Saxifraga nangqenica J.T.Pan
360. Saxifraga nangxianensis J.T.Pan
361. Saxifraga narthorstii (Dusén) Hayek
362. Saxifraga neopropagulifera H.Hara
363. Saxifraga nevadensis Boiss.
364. Saxifraga nigroglandulifera N.P.Balakr.
365. Saxifraga nigroglandulosa Engl. & Irmsch.
366. Saxifraga nipponica Makino
367. Saxifraga nishidae Miyabe & Kudô
368. Saxifraga numidica Maire
369. Saxifraga × obscura Gren. & Godr.
370. Saxifraga omolojensis A.P.Khokhr.
371. Saxifraga omphalodifolia Hand.-Mazz.
372. Saxifraga × opdalensis Blytt
373. Saxifraga oppositifolia L.
374. Saxifraga oreophila Franch.
375. Saxifraga osloensis Knaben
376. Saxifraga ovczinnikovii Kamelin
377. Saxifraga × padellae Brügger
378. Saxifraga paiquensis J.T.Pan
379. Saxifraga palpebrata Hook.f. & Thomson
380. Saxifraga paniculata Mill.
381. Saxifraga paradoxa Sternb.
382. Saxifraga pardanthina Hand.-Mazz.
383. Saxifraga parkaensis J.T.Pan
384. Saxifraga parnassifolia D.Don
385. Saxifraga parnassiodes Regel & Schmalh.
386. Saxifraga parva Hemsl.
387. Saxifraga × patens Gaudin
388. Saxifraga × paxii Engl. & Irmsch.
389. Saxifraga pedemontana All.
390. Saxifraga pellucida C.Y.Wu
391. Saxifraga pentadactylis Lapeyr.
392. Saxifraga peplidifolia Franch.
393. Saxifraga peraristulata Mattf.
394. Saxifraga perpusilla Hook.f. & Thomson
395. Saxifraga petraea L.
396. Saxifraga pilifera Hook.f. & Thomson
397. Saxifraga × polita (Haw.) Link
398. Saxifraga poluniniana Harry Sm.
399. Saxifraga porophylla Bertol.
400. Saxifraga × portae Stein
401. Saxifraga portosanctana Boiss.
402. Saxifraga praetermissa D.A.Webb
403. Saxifraga pratensis Engl. & Irmsch.
404. Saxifraga prattii Engl. & Irmsch.
405. Saxifraga prenja Beck
406. Saxifraga presolanensis Engl.
407. Saxifraga × prietoi T.E.Díaz, Fern.Areces & Pérez Carro
408. Saxifraga × prudhommei Aubin
409. Saxifraga przewalskii Engl.
410. Saxifraga × pseudocontinentalis T.E.Díaz, Fern.Areces & Pérez Carro
411. Saxifraga pseudohirculus Engl.
412. Saxifraga pseudolaevis Oett.
413. Saxifraga pseudoparvula H.Chuang
414. Saxifraga pubescens Pourr.
415. Saxifraga pulchra Engl. & Irmsch.
416. Saxifraga pulvinaria Harry Sm.
417. Saxifraga punctulata Engl.
418. Saxifraga punctulatoides J.T.Pan
419. Saxifraga quadrifaria Engl. & Irmsch.
420. Saxifraga × ramondii Luizet & Neyraut
421. Saxifraga ramsarica Jamzad
422. Saxifraga ramulosa Wall. ex Ser.
423. Saxifraga × recoderi Fern.Areces, L.Villar & T.E.Díaz
424. Saxifraga retusa Gouan
425. Saxifraga reuteriana Boiss.
426. Saxifraga × reyeri Huter
427. Saxifraga rhodopetala Harry Sm.
428. Saxifraga × richteri Luizet & Soulié
429. Saxifraga rigoi Freyn ex Porta
430. Saxifraga × rivas-martinezii T.E.Díaz, Fern.Areces & Pérez Carro
431. Saxifraga rivularis L.
432. Saxifraga rizhaoshanensis J.T.Pan
433. Saxifraga rosacea Moench
434. Saxifraga rotundifolia L.
435. Saxifraga rotundipetala J.T.Pan
436. Saxifraga roylei Harry Sm.
437. Saxifraga rudolphiana Hornsch.
438. Saxifraga rufescens Balf.f.
439. Saxifraga rupicola Franch.
440. Saxifraga saginoides Hook.f. & Thomson
441. Saxifraga × saleixiana Gaussen & Lebrun
442. Saxifraga sancta Griseb.
443. Saxifraga sanguinea Franch.
444. Saxifraga saxatilis Harry Sm.
445. Saxifraga saxicola Harry Sm.
446. Saxifraga saxorum Harry Sm.
447. Saxifraga scardica Griseb.
448. Saxifraga × schachtii Kummert
449. Saxifraga scleropoda Sommier & Levier
450. Saxifraga sediformis Engl. & Irmsch.
451. Saxifraga sedoides L.
452. Saxifraga seguieri Biehler
453. Saxifraga selemdzhensis Gorovoj & Vorosch.
454. Saxifraga sempervivum K.Koch
455. Saxifraga sendaica Maxim.
456. Saxifraga serotina Sipliv.
457. Saxifraga serpyllifolia Pursh
458. Saxifraga serrula Harry Sm.
459. Saxifraga sessiliflora Harry Sm.
460. Saxifraga shennongii Lei Wang, W.B.Liao & Ji J.Zhang
461. Saxifraga sheqilaensis J.T.Pan
462. Saxifraga sherriffii Harry Sm.
463. Saxifraga sibirica L.
464. Saxifraga sibthorpii Boiss.
465. Saxifraga sieversiana Sternb.
466. Saxifraga signata Engl. & Irmsch.
467. Saxifraga signatella C.Marquand
468. Saxifraga sikkimensis Engl.
469. Saxifraga sinomontana J.T.Pan & Gornall
470. Saxifraga smithiana Irmsch.
471. Saxifraga × somedana Fern.Prieto & T.E.Díaz
472. Saxifraga × sorianoi García Maroto & Gómez-Merc.
473. Saxifraga × souliei H.J.Coste
474. Saxifraga spathularis Brot.
475. Saxifraga sphaeradena Harry Sm.
476. Saxifraga spruneri Boiss.
477. Saxifraga squarrosa Sieber
478. Saxifraga staintonii Harry Sm.
479. Saxifraga stella-aurea Hook.f. & Thomson
480. Saxifraga stellariifolia Franch.
481. Saxifraga stelleriana Merklein ex Ser.
482. Saxifraga stenophylla Royle
483. Saxifraga stolitzkae Duthie ex Engl. & Irmsch.
484. Saxifraga stolonifera Curtis Plant FAQs: Strawberry Begonia Plant – Saxifraga Stolonifera
485. Saxifraga stribrnyi (Velen.) Podp.
486. Saxifraga strigosa Wall. ex Ser.
487. Saxifraga styriaca Köckinger
488. Saxifraga subaequifoliata Irmsch.
489. Saxifraga subamplexicaulis Engl. & Irmsch.
490. Saxifraga sublinearifolia J.T.Pan
491. Saxifraga submonantha A.P.Khokhr. & Kuvaev
492. Saxifraga subomphalodifolia J.T.Pan
493. Saxifraga subsessiliflora Engl. & Irmsch.
494. Saxifraga subspathulata Engl. & Irmsch.
495. Saxifraga substrigosa J.T.Pan
496. Saxifraga subternata Harry Sm.
497. Saxifraga subtsangchanensis J.T.Pan
498. Saxifraga subverticillata Boiss.
499. Saxifraga sunhangiana T.Deng, X.J.Zhang & J.T.Chen
500. Saxifraga × superba Rouy & E.G.Camus
501. Saxifraga svalbardensis Øvstedal
502. Saxifraga tangutica Engl.
503. Saxifraga taraktophylla C.Marquand & Airy Shaw
504. Saxifraga tatsienluensis Engl.
505. Saxifraga taygetea Boiss. & Heldr.
506. Saxifraga taylorii Calder & Savile
507. Saxifraga tenella Wulfen
508. Saxifraga tentaculata C.E.C.Fisch.
509. Saxifraga terektensis Bunge
510. Saxifraga thiantha Harry Sm.
511. Saxifraga × thrinax Rech.
512. Saxifraga tibetica Losinsk.
513. Saxifraga tigrina Harry Sm.
514. Saxifraga × tiroliensis A.Kern.
515. Saxifraga tombeanensis Boiss. ex Engl.
516. Saxifraga trabutiana Engl. & Irmsch.
517. Saxifraga trautvetteri Manden.
518. Saxifraga triaristulata Hand.-Mazz.
519. Saxifraga tricrenata Pau & Font Quer
520. Saxifraga tricuspidata Rottb.
521. Saxifraga tridactylites L.
522. Saxifraga trifurcata Schrad.
523. Saxifraga tsangchanensis Franch.
524. Saxifraga × tukuchensis Bürgel
525. Saxifraga umbellulata Hook.f. & Thomson
526. Saxifraga umbrosa L.
527. Saxifraga unguiculata Engl.
528. Saxifraga unguipetala Engl. & Irmsch.
529. Saxifraga uninervia J.Anthony
530. Saxifraga × urbionica Losa
531. Saxifraga vacillans Harry Sm.
532. Saxifraga valdensis DC.
533. Saxifraga valleculosa H.Chuang
534. Saxifraga vandellii Sternb.
535. Saxifraga vayredana Luizet
536. Saxifraga × verguinii Luizet & Soulié
537. Saxifraga versicallosa C.Y.Wu ex H.Chuang
538. Saxifraga vespertina (Small) Fedde
539. Saxifraga × vetteri Burnat
540. Saxifraga × vierhapperi Hand.-Mazz.
541. Saxifraga virgularis Harry Sm.
542. Saxifraga viridipetala Z.X.Zhang & Gornall
543. Saxifraga viscidula Hook.f. & Thomson
544. Saxifraga vulcanica Sipliv.
545. Saxifraga vvedenskyi Abdull.
546. Saxifraga wahlenbergii Ball
547. Saxifraga wallichiana Sternb.
548. Saxifraga wardii W.W.Sm.
549. Saxifraga wenchuanensis T.C.Ku
550. Saxifraga wendelboi Schönb.-Tem.
551. Saxifraga werneri Font Quer & Pau
552. Saxifraga × wettsteinii Brügger
553. Saxifraga × wilczekii Verg. & Neyraut ex Luizet
554. Saxifraga williamsii Harry Sm.
555. Saxifraga xiaozhongdianensis J.T.Pan
556. Saxifraga yangshuoensis Hai L.Chen, W.B.Xu & Yan Liu
557. Saxifraga yarlungzangboensis J.T.Pan
558. Saxifraga yezhiensis C.Y.Wu
559. Saxifraga yoshimurae Miyabe & Tatew.
560. Saxifraga yushuensis J.T.Pan
561. Saxifraga × yvesii Neyraut & Verg. ex Luizet
562. Saxifraga zayuensis T.C.Ku
563. Saxifraga zhidoensis J.T.Pan
564. Saxifraga zimmermannii Baehni
565. Saxifraga × zimmeteri A.Kern.

Does saxifraga bloom all summer?

Saxifraga has been a delightful addition to my garden, blooming profusely throughout the summer months. The delicate flowers add a splash of color and charm to my landscape, and I love how they continue to bloom for an extended period, bringing continuous beauty to my outdoor space. Watching them thrive and bloom all summer long has been a joyous experience for me.

Is saxifraga deer resistant?

Living in an area where deer frequently roam, I can confidently say that saxifraga is indeed deer resistant. Despite the occasional visits from these curious creatures, my saxifraga plants have remained untouched and undisturbed. This resilience to deer browsing has made saxifraga a valuable asset in my garden, providing both beauty and peace of mind.

Are saxifraga poisonous to dogs?

As a pet owner, I understand the importance of ensuring the safety of our furry companions. After doing some research and consulting with my veterinarian, I discovered that saxifraga can indeed be toxic to dogs if ingested in large quantities. While my own dog hasn’t shown any interest in nibbling on the plants, I take precautions to keep them out of his reach, just to be safe.

Does saxifraga spread?

Saxifraga has a moderate spreading habit, gradually forming dense clumps over time. I’ve observed this tendency in my own garden, where the plants have slowly expanded their reach, filling in gaps and creating lush patches of foliage and flowers. While it’s not overly aggressive, it does spread enough to provide good ground cover and fill in bare spots effectively.

How long does saxifraga bloom?

The blooming period of saxifraga typically lasts several weeks, usually from late spring to early summer. However, with proper care and maintenance, you can extend the bloom time even further, allowing you to enjoy their delicate flowers for an even longer duration. I’ve found that deadheading spent blooms and providing regular watering and fertilization helps prolong the flowering season.

How to grow saxifraga?

Growing saxifraga is relatively straightforward, requiring well-draining soil, ample sunlight, and regular watering. I’ve had the most success planting them in rock gardens or alpine beds, where they can thrive in the rocky, nutrient-poor soil. Their compact growth habit makes them ideal for smaller spaces or containers, adding interest and beauty to patios, balconies, or windowsills.

How to propagate saxifraga?

Propagation of saxifraga can be done through division or by taking stem or leaf cuttings. I’ve personally had success with both methods, although I find division to be the easiest and most reliable option. Simply dig up established clumps in the spring or fall, carefully separate the individual plants, and replant them in desired locations or containers. Within a few weeks, they’ll establish themselves and start growing vigorously.

When to plant saxifraga?

For optimal growth and establishment, it’s best to plant saxifraga in the spring or fall when temperatures are mild, and the soil is workable. This allows the plants to acclimate gradually and establish strong root systems before facing harsh weather conditions. I’ve found that planting them during these times ensures better survival rates and faster growth, giving them a head start for the upcoming growing season.

Can you grow saxifraga in a pot?

Yes, saxifraga can be grown in pots and containers, making them versatile options for both indoor and outdoor spaces. I’ve successfully grown them in various containers, from small pots on my windowsill to larger planters on my patio. Just make sure to use well-draining potting soil and provide adequate sunlight and water, and your saxifraga will thrive in its container home.

Is saxifraga poisonous to cats?

As with dogs, saxifraga can also be toxic to cats if ingested in large quantities. While my own feline friend hasn’t shown any interest in the plants, I still take precautions to keep them out of her reach, just to be safe. Placing them in elevated locations or using deterrents can help prevent curious cats from nibbling on the foliage, ensuring their safety while still enjoying the beauty of saxifraga in my home.