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| Identification |
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Genus
Saxifraga
Species
x 'carnival'
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
saxifrage
rockfoil
Family
SAXIFRAGACEAE
Specimen number
S11528
Data source
HtZn p167
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Mat forming
Overall height
4" - 2'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Fertile
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 06a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Saxifraga x 'carnival' can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -10� Fahrenheit. Saxifrage (also known as rockfoil) needs summer days with high heat. The optimal soil texture for this plant is one that is fertile. Full sun to partial shade is ideal for this species. It usually does best in moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Stolon
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Saxifraga x 'carnival' is typically propagated with the stolons.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Saxifraga x 'carnival' is a perennial. Leaves: Saxifrage (locally known in some parts as rockfoil) has leaves arranged in rosettes. Flowers: This plant has tiny daisy like flowers. Flowers are borne during the month of March. The flowers are usually a red color.
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