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Key characteristics

Family: Saxifragaceae
Height: 6 to 12 inches tall
Width: 12 to 18 inches wide
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green with golden-yellow spots or blotches
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Part shade to full shade
Water: Medium; prefers moist, well-draining soil
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flower stems and divide clumps every few years to rejuvenate the plant
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: The flowers attract bees and butterflies

Groundcovers

Saxifraga x urbium ‘Aureopunctata’

Variegated London Pride

Saxifraga x urbium 'Aureopunctata' is a perennial prized for its bold, gold-spotted leaves and delicate flowers. In late spring to early summer, it produces slender stems topped with clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers that rise above the foliage, adding an airy quality to its appearance. The plant forms low-growing rosettes of evergreen, oval-shaped, deeply veined leaves that are bright green with golden-yellow spots, sometimes taking on a reddish tint.

Light

Part shade to full shade

Water

Medium; prefers moist, well-draining soil

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Rock Gardens
Borders
Pollinator Gardens
Woodland Gardens

Companion plants

Cyclamen · Skimmias · Pulmonaria · Japanese forest grass · Brunneras · Autumn ferns

Design tip

Repeat the variegated foliage at intervals to brighten shaded plantings and visually connect different areas of the garden. Balance the colorful leaves with deep green evergreens, airy flowers, and contrasting textures for a layered composition that remains attractive across multiple seasons.

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