Bring delicate charm and vibrant color to your outdoor spaces with Saxifraga Mossy Flower Seeds, known for their lush moss-like foliage and lovely rose-colored blooms. Saxifraga is a favorite among gardeners who want dependable, evergreen ground cover and beautiful seasonal flowers.

Perfect for rock gardens, borders, containers, walls, and shaded garden areas, this hardy plant adds texture and color while thriving in cool climates and partial shade. Its ability to spread gently without becoming invasive makes it an ideal choice for creating soft, carpet-like coverage in the garden.

Key Features

• Produces soft pink to rose-colored blossoms

• Forms lush, mossy evergreen ground cover

• Excellent for rock gardens, pathways, borders, and shaded areas

• High-quality, non-GMO seeds

• Hardy, low-maintenance perennial

• Thrives in cooler climates and partial shade

• Attracts pollinators like bees and small beneficial insects

Specifications

Botanical Name: Saxifraga arendsii (Mossy Saxifraga)
Common Name (US): Mossy Saxifrage / Rose Saxifrage
Plant Type: Perennial
Seed Type: High-Quality, Non-GMO
Flower Color: Soft Pink to Rose
Bloom Season: Spring to Early Summer
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, slightly alkaline to neutral soil
Plant Height: 4–6 inches
Spacing: 6–12 inches
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Growth Habit: Dense clump-forming ground cover
Germination Time: 14–30 days
Temperature for Germination: 60–70°F
Uses: Rock gardens, edging, borders, containers, shade gardens
Special Notes: Does not tolerate waterlogged soil; prefers cool growing conditions.

Planting Guide

1. Sowing Indoors (Recommended)

• Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before transplanting.

• Use a fine, well-draining seed-starting mix.

• Press seeds lightly on the surface; do not bury as they need light to germinate.

2. Light & Temperature

• Keep soil gently moist.

• Maintain temperatures between 60–70°F.

• Provide bright, indirect light.

3. Transplanting

• Transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed.

• Choose partly shaded areas with well-drained soil.

• Space plants 6–12 inches apart.

4. Care & Maintenance

• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.

• Mulch lightly to maintain moisture and cool soil.

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage fresh blooms.

• Avoid harsh summer heat; provide shade during midday.

5. Long-Term Growth

• Forms evergreen clumps that stay attractive year-round.

• Spreads gently to fill gaps in rock gardens.

Benefits

• Adds color and lush texture to shaded garden areas

• Ideal for rockeries and natural-style gardens

• Low maintenance with compact, tidy growth

• Evergreen foliage keeps garden attractive through seasons

• Great for gardeners looking for elegant ground cover