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Micranthes petiolaris

Common Name(s):

Previously known as:

  • Saxifraga michauxii
Phonetic Spelling
my-KRAN-thes pet-ee-oh-LAIR-iss
Description

Cliff Saxifrage is a herbaceous perennial in the saxifrage family native to the Appalachian mountains from WV south to GA. It is found in moist rocky areas and seepage slopes and often at high elevations.

This plant is not recommended for most home gardens and is generally not for sale.

 

See this plant in the following landscape:
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#NC native
 
Flowers
Flowers Rob Van Epps CC BY-NC 4.0
Leaves
Leaves Nate Hartley CC BY-NC 4.0
Form
Form Andy Newman CC BY-NC 4.0
Close up of flower
Close up of flower Tsai-Wen HSU CC BY-NC 4.0
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#NC native
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Micranthes
    Species:
    petiolaris
    Family:
    Saxifragaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    West Virginia to South East U.S.A
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Native Plant
    Wildflower
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Cyme
    Panicle
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
    Flower Description:
    Small white flowers with five petals. Three larger petals have two yellow spots, the 2 smaller petals do not.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Red/Burgundy
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Rosulate
    Leaf Shape:
    Lanceolate
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    Yes
    Leaf Length:
    > 6 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Basal rosette of 3-7" hairy, strongly toothed, lance-shaped leaves with large teeth. The underside is a deep maroon with age.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Theme:
    Native Garden