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Saxifraga fortunei 'Rubrifolia'

Family Saxifragaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 25 cm (6 - 10 in)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Saxifraga fortunei 'Rubrifolia' (Japanese rockfoil) bears white blossoms during early autumn to mid-fall. The foliage is medium orange and bright red in colour and evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, container, edging and woodland.
Special Characteristics Saxifraga fortunei 'Rubrifolia' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.