Category Archives: Saxifragaceae

Huecherra ‘Midnight Rose’

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Katie

Huecherra ‘Midnight Rose’ Coral Bells Family: Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee) Genus: Heuchera (HEW-ker-a) Cultivar: Midnight Rose Category: Perennials Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA … Continue reading →

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Tellima grandiflora

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Katie

Tellima grandiflora Fringe Cup Family: Saxifragaceae (saks-ih-frag-AY-see-ee) Genus: Tellima (te-LEE-muh) Species: grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh) Category: Perennials Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm) Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone … Continue reading →

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Heuchera sanguinea

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:            Heuchera sanguinea FAMILY: Saxifragaceae   COMMON NAME(S):           Coral Bells   HARDINESS/ZONE:           USDA:  3 Sunset:  all zones   FOLIAGE:                                                      round 1-2″ long leaves with scalloped edges, medium green, arise on stems from the base; generally evergreen   FLOWERS:                                                   slender … Continue reading →

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Bergenia crassifolia *

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME: Bergenia crassifolia FAMILY: Saxifragaceae COMMON NAME(S): Winter Blooming Bergenia; Pigsqueak HARDINESS/ZONE: USDA: 3 Sunset: 1-9, 14-24 FOLIAGE: alternate, basal, shallowly dentate, more or less evergreen, large, obovate, green, thick and fleshy leaves, leaves 8″ + across (ping-pong paddles), … Continue reading →

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Escallonia x exoniensis ‘Frades’

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:            Escallonia x exoniensis ‘Frades’ FAMILY:  Saxifragaceae COMMON NAME(S):           Pink Princess Escallonia LOCATION:       Water Wise Garden – south side HARDINESS/ZONE:           USDA:  8-10 Sunset:  4-9, 14-17, 20-24, (10-15° F may freeze) FOLIAGE:  alternate, simple, evergreen, glossy, 1 to 1.5″ long, … Continue reading →

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