| | | Family | Caryophyllaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in) | | Spread | 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in) | | Light | full sun | | Soil Moisture | low to average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Petrorhagia saxifraga (tunic flower) bears light pink flowers during late spring to late summer. This plant has deep green foliage that is evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, container and edging. | | Special Characteristics | Petrorhagia saxifraga tolerates drought and light foot traffic. | | |