Tunic Flower, Tunica saxifraga
Petrorhagia saxifraga
- Guaranteed locally grown
- Delivery ONLY to Metro Atlanta & Athens within 5-7 business days
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Pickup in 3-5 business days from our Switchyard in Chamblee
(Mon & Fri 3pm-6pm - 3708 N Peachtree Rd, Atlanta, GA)
Tunic flower is a long-blooming matting perennial with short grass-like foliage. The airy clusters of wiry stems are topped by small dianthus-like flowers that open white and quickly flush pink from spring to late summer. Grows best with full sun and well-drained soils. Aggressive self-seeder.
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 7 |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Mulch to maintain moisture. No serious diseases or pests.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Candytuft, Hyssop, Blueberry
Image: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Petrorhagia saxifraga kz1, CC BY-SA 4.0
Image: I, Chrumps, Petrorhagia saxifraga, CC BY-SA 3.0
