Saxifraga Seeds - Purple Robe Ground Cover Seeds

Saxifraga Seeds - Purple Robe

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Saxifraga (Saxifraga Arendsii Purple Robe) - This outstanding ground cover plant is readily established by Saxifraga seeds, and it creates a dense mat of evergreen foliage and carmine red colored blooms. Also, known as Mossy Saxifrage or Purple Robe ground cover, Saxifrages grow well in containers, beds, rock gardens, and anywhere a low-growing, spreading ground cover plant is desired.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

6 inches

WIDTH

12 inchess

BLOOM SEASON

Early summer

BLOOM COLOR

Carmine Red

GROWTH RATE

Moderate

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.8

FOLIAGE COLOR

Green

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

59 - 68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

Approximately 2000 seeds covers 40 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

9 - 12 inches

Year-Round Interest

This Mossy saxifrage is an evergreen which means it is great all year around!

Year-Round Interest

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How to Grow

Sow Saxifraga seeds directly outdoors in either the fall or the spring. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches. Saxifraga plants prefer well-draining soil, so amend soil if needed, adding sand or fine grit. The soil pH preferably should be mildly alkaline. Sow the Purple Robe ground cover seeds on the surface, lightly walking over the seeds to help make good contact with the soil.

  • Sowing Rate: Approximately 2000 seeds covers 40 square feet
  • Average Germ Time: 21 - 30 days
  • Plant Spacing: 9 - 12 inches
Saxifraga Seeds | Purple Robe

Groundcover Specifications

Keep the ground cover seeds constantly moist until germination occurs.

  • Height: 6 inches & Width: 12 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 9
  • Season: Perennial

Saxifraga (Saxifraga Arendsii Purple Robe) - This outstanding ground cover plant is readily established by Saxifraga seeds, and it creates a dense mat of evergreen foliage and carmine red colored blooms. Also, known as Mossy Saxifrage or Purple Robe ground cover, Saxifrages grow well in containers, beds, rock gardens, and anywhere a low-growing, spreading ground cover plant is desired. Mossy Saxifrage plants prefer well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade conditions. Purple Robe Saxifraga does not do well in the hot humid areas. It is both deer and rabbit resistant.

Growing Saxifraga From Seed: Sow Saxifraga seeds directly outdoors in either the fall or the spring. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and weeding. Saxifraga plants prefer well-draining soil, so amend soil if needed, adding sand or fine grit. The soil pH preferably should be mildly alkaline. Sow the Purple Robe ground cover seeds on the surface, lightly walking over the seeds to help make good contact with the soil. Keep the ground cover seeds constantly moist until germination occurs. The Saxifraga plant likes sun, but as the Saxifraga Arendsii seed is germinating and establishing protect from direct sunlight.

Common Questions

Q

How is saxifraga used in the landscape?

A

These plants are a great choice for rock gardens, edging plants, ground cover and in containers.

Q

What are some good companion plants for saxifraga?

A

Ajuga and aubrieta both look lovely with saxifraga plants.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

6 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early summer

BLOOM COLOR

Rose

GROWTH RATE

Moderate

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 6.6 - 7.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

59 - 68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 30 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

Approximately 2000 seeds covers 40 square feet

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

9 - 12 inches

Saxifraga (Saxifraga Arendsii Rose Robe) - What a charming little ground cover plant for cooler climates! Saxifraga seeds readily establish, and this perennial does well edging a border, spilling over a wall, or in containers. Often called Moss Saxifraga or Mossy Saxifrage, it forms a low evergreen mound of bright green leaves that bear short stems of small cup-shaped rose-pink flowers. Rose Mossy Saxifrage prefers cool growing conditions and does not tolerate drought or hot humid weather. In warmer zones, make sure it gets afternoon shade. Saxifraga care includes trimming back the stems once their flowers fade to neaten the ground cover plants, but no other trimming is needed during the year. Rose Saxifraga will self-seed but not to the point of crowding.

How To Grow Mossy Saxifrage: Sow Saxifraga seeds directly outdoors in either the fall or the spring. Prepare soil by loosening the top 1 - 2 inches and weeding. Saxifraga plants prefer well-draining soil, so amend soil if needed, adding sand or fine grit. The soil pH preferably should be mildly alkaline. Sow the Saxifraga ground cover seeds on the surface, lightly walking over the seeds to help make good contact with the soil. Keep the ground cover seeds constantly moist until germination occurs. Saxifraga plants like sun, but as they are germinating and establishing protect from direct sunlight.

Common Questions

Q

How is saxifraga used in the landscape?

A

These plants are a great choice for rock gardens, edging plants, ground cover and in containers.

Q

What are some good companion plants for saxifraga?

A

Ajuga and aubrieta both look lovely with saxifraga plants.

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