Cliff Saxifrage Micranthes petiolaris
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Saxifraga michauxii
- Phonetic Spelling
- my-KRAN-thes pet-ee-oh-LAIR-iss
- Description
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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.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Micranthes
- Species:
- petiolaris
- Family:
- Saxifragaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- West Virginia to South East U.S.A
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Native Plant
- Wildflower
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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.
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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.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Native Garden
