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Petrorhagia saxifraga
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Petrorhagia saxifraga
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Petrorhagia saxifraga


Tunic Flower

 USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.408.500


(Formerly Tunica saxifraga) Tunic Flower is a low-growing alpine or rock garden plant, which forms a mound of fresh-green leaves, bearing a cloud of tiny white or pale pink flowers beginning in early summer, and continuing for weeks. Plants should be clipped back hard after blooming, to rejuvenate the foliage. Will stay evergreen, in mild winter areas. Excellent as an edging plant, or growing in the cracks of rock walls. Plants will self seed prolifically, unless faded flowers are trimmed off. This species is a good choice for summer colour in the rock garden.

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Petrorhagia saxifraga


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Dry
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Light Pink
  Mixed
  White
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Containers
  Drought Tolerant
  Edging
  Evergreen
Height
   15-20 cm
   6-8 inches
Spread
   15-30 cm
   6-12 inches
Foot Traffic
   Light
Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.