Saxifraga cespitosa       0

Author: Carl von Linné (1707-1778)
Family: Saxifragaceae
Genus: Saxifraga
English name: Tuue green saxifrage
Zone: Mediterranean
References for the genus
- Flora iberica, Santiago Castroviejo. 2010 Vol. 15. ISBN
- Hommes et Plantes. Vol. 106 pag. 4-11. Address
General specifications
Indigenous plant
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Alpinous plant: Yes

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,3ft x 0,6ft
Sun exposure: shadow (Sun hours: <3h
Foliage: evergreen
Growth: average
Flowering time from May until June

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division

Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI

Experiences in the garden
03-04-12A Obtaining 12 plants from nursery Margheriti (Cultivated from unknown origin)
18-06-13 12x Dead plant because of substrate problem: JTz3.