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Position

Sun exposure:
Full shade, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, north facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

London pride , Saxifraga umbrosa, is a classic rockery plant, bearing pale green rosettes of spoon-shaped, fleshy leaves. Tall stems of pretty, star-shaped flowers emerge in May and June. It's perfect for growing at the front of the border and edging paths, and in containers or rockeries.

For best results grow Saxifraga umbrosa in moist but well-drained soil, in partial to full shade. Cut back after flowering and divide congested clumps every three to five years. Not fully hardy, plants may need protection in winter.

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Saxifraga and wildlife

Saxifraga is known for attracting other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Saxifraga poisonous?

Saxifraga has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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