Alternate-leaved Golden Saxifrage
Chrysosplenium alternifolium
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A low-growing woodland perennial with small, bright yellow-green flowers and delicate alternate leaves. Ideal for moist shaded areas and stream banks in cool climates.
Why grow it
Chrysosplenium alternifolium offers earlier spring interest than many competing groundcovers, with its distinctive yellow-green flowers appearing before most woodland perennials. Where native to cool temperate regions, it performs better than southern saxifrage species in areas with consistent moisture and shade. Its low stature and spreading habit make it useful for stabilizing streamside soil and filling gaps in moist woodland gardens without aggressive self-seeding.
Watch out for
This species prefers consistent moisture and may struggle or decline during extended dry periods, even in shade. In warmer climates or drier microclimates, establishment can be unpredictable and may require supplemental watering during establishment. Performance varies significantly by region, so local trial plantings are advisable before wider integration into design plans.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Europe and Asia
Native to: Iowa, Minnesota
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing woodland perennial with small, bright yellow-green flowers and delicate alternate leaves. Ideal for moist shaded areas and stream banks in cool climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Alternate-leaved Golden Saxifrage grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Chrysosplenium alternifolium offers earlier spring interest than many competing groundcovers, with its distinctive yellow-green flowers appearing before most woodland perennials. Where native to cool temperate regions, it performs better than southern saxifrage species in areas with consistent moisture and shade. Its low stature and spreading habit make it useful for stabilizing streamside soil and filling gaps in moist woodland gardens without aggressive self-seeding.
Watch out for
This species prefers consistent moisture and may struggle or decline during extended dry periods, even in shade. In warmer climates or drier microclimates, establishment can be unpredictable and may require supplemental watering during establishment. Performance varies significantly by region, so local trial plantings are advisable before wider integration into design plans.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Saxifragaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Europe and Asia
Native to: Iowa, Minnesota
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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