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Saxifraga x geum ‘Dentata’

Dentata Saxifrage

Saxifraga x geum ‘Dentata’
Family
Saxifragaceae
Height
4 to 6 inches
Width
6 to 12 inches
Flower color
White or light pink
Foliage color
Green, toothed edges
Bloom time
Spring to early summer
Light
Partial shade to full shade
Water
Moderate
Maintenance
Low
Growing zone
USDA zones 5 to 7
Wildlife
Attracts bees and other pollinators

About this plant

Saxifraga x geum 'Dentata' produces delicate sprays of small, white flowers in late spring to early summer, held on slender stems above the foliage and attracting bees and other early pollinators. Rounded, evergreen leaves are rich green with finely toothed margins and a softly textured surface, forming compact rosettes that gradually spread into a dense, low-growing mat. The neatly layered foliage provides year-round texture, while the airy flower stems add lightness and movement during the bloom season.

Developed through hybrid breeding involving European saxifrage species, this cultivar was selected for its refined foliage and dependable flowering. It is well suited to rock gardens, alpine troughs, crevice gardens, borders, and containers, where its evergreen rosettes and delicate blooms provide enduring texture and seasonal charm.

Works well in

Rock Gardens · Borders · Pollinator Gardens · Containers

Companion plants

Armerias · Leucothoes · Tiarellas · Autumn ferns · Cyclamen · Coral bells

Design tip

Blend rounded foliage with upright accents and fine-textured grasses to create a balanced composition that feels natural and layered. Repeating contrasting leaf shapes throughout the planting adds rhythm while allowing the delicate spring flowers to remain the focal point.

Where to see it

This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.