Saxifraga stolonifera 'Harvest Moon'

HARVEST MOON STRAWBERRY BEGONIA

Evergreen Groundcover, Perennial

"Just right for a carefree addition to a shaded spot to only 3-6" tall, spreading slowly into small colonies with golden foliage. Best with just the right amount of light to brung out the brightest of yellows while avoiding any bun. Sprays of tiny white flowers appear in late spring to early summers. Extremely easy in well drained soil and summer moisture with a little dryness between waterings. Evergreen in USDA zone 8 and 9 root hardy in zone 6" Cistus

Growing Conditions

Zone: 7, 8, 9

Exposure: Part Sun, Full Shade, Part Shade, Filtered Sun, Morning Sun, Open Shade

Water Needs: Average

Soil: Well-drained

Description

Size: 3 - 6 tall x 12 - 18 wide
Shape / Form: Low and Spreading, Trailing
Foliage Texture: Medium
Foliage Quality: Medium

Features: Attractive Foliage, Winter Interest

Foliage Color: Yellow, Yellow / Gold

Flower Color: White
Bloom Season: Jun, Late Spring / Early Summer, May, Summer

Uses and Applications

Landscape Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Special Situations: Courtyard / Urban Garden

More Design Considerations

Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Pleasing Seasonal Changes, Year-round Interest, Three Seasons of Interest
Position / Role: front of border, ground hugger, continuity creator, matrix / mingler

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance Level: medium