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Sullivantia sullivantii

 
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Family: Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Sullivantia (sul-lih-VANT-ee-a) (Info)
Species: sullivantii (sul-lih-VANT-ee-eye) (Info)

Synonym:Saxifraga sullivantii
Synonym:Sullivantia ohionis
Synonym:Sullivantia renifolia

Category:
Groundcovers
Perennials

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Plant is viviparous

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

Profile:

No positives
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Malus2006 On Jul 20, 2009, Malus2006 from Coon Rapids, MN (Zone 4a) wrote:

Rare species found on north faced slope in limestone/sandstone cliff areas, need complete shade and cool seeping water. Resembles foamflowers and may be confused with them.



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