Strawberry Begonia, Creeping Saxifrage, Strawberry Saxifrage, Mother of Thousands, Wandering Jew, Aaron's Beard
Award-winning Saxifraga stolonifera (Strawberry Begonia) is a mat-forming evergreen perennial producing charming rosettes of rounded, dark green leaves adorned with pretty silver markings and reddish undersides. In late spring to early summer, a profusion of white-flushed pink flowers, borne in airy panicles, rise on 18 in. (45 cm) stems above the foliage and create a ravishing display. Strawberry Begonia can colonize an area with long, slender red stolons, similar to strawberries. It is useful as a shade-tolerant ground cover, quickly making large colonies after a few years. Perfect for the woodland garden, it is also a lovely addition to the rock garden or to hanging baskets on the patio and deck.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Saxifraga |
| Common names | Mother of Thousands, Saxifrage, Strawberry Begonia |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Saxifraga |
| Common names | Mother of Thousands, Saxifrage, Strawberry Begonia |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 12" - 24" (30cm - 60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Saxifraga stolonifera (Strawberry Begonia) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Saxifraga stolonifera (Strawberry Begonia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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