1 / 4Key characteristics
- 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
Groundcovers
Saxifraga x geum ‘Dentata’
Dentata Saxifrage
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.
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.
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