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Description
Saxifraga Oppositifolia Theoden, commonly known as Purple Mountain Saxifrage, is a small perennial plant that belongs to the Saxifragaceae family. It is native to high-altitude areas of North America and Europe, where it grows in rocky areas and alpine tundra. The plant typically grows up to six inches tall and spreads out in a mat-like formation.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Genus | Saxifraga |
Appearance
The leaves of Saxifraga Oppositifolia Theoden are small, rounded, and fleshy, with a deep green color. The plant produces a cluster of small, pink or purple flowers that bloom in late spring or early summer. The flowers have five petals and a yellow center, and they are held on thin stalks above the foliage. The plant has a low-growing, mat-like habit and forms dense patches in rocky areas.
Care Guide
Saxifraga Oppositifolia Theoden is a hardy plant that is easy to care for. Here are some tips on how to care for this plant:- Water: The plant prefers well-drained soil and does not tolerate standing water. Water the plant regularly, but do not overwater.- Fertilization: The plant does not require fertilization, but you can apply a slow-release fertilizer in the spring if desired.- Soil: The plant prefers well-drained, sandy soil that is slightly acidic.- Sunlight: The plant prefers full sun to partial shade.- Hardiness Zones: The plant is hardy to USDA zones 4 to 7.
Common Pests & Diseases
Saxifraga Oppositifolia Theoden is relatively pest and disease-free. However, it can be susceptible to root rot if grown in poorly-drained soil. To prevent root rot, make sure the soil is well-drained and do not overwater the plant.
Habitat
Saxifraga Oppositifolia Theoden is native to high-altitude areas of North America and Europe, where it grows in rocky areas and alpine tundra. The plant is adapted to cold, windy, and dry conditions and can tolerate extreme temperatures.
Question and Answer
Q: How often should I water Saxifraga Oppositifolia Theoden?
A: The plant prefers well-drained soil and does not tolerate standing water. Water the plant regularly, but do not overwater.
Q: What is the hardiness zone for Saxifraga Oppositifolia Theoden?
A: The plant is hardy to USDA zones 4 to 7.
Q: Does Saxifraga Oppositifolia Theoden require fertilization?
A: The plant does not require fertilization, but you can apply a slow-release fertilizer in the spring if desired.
Q: What is the habitat of Saxifraga Oppositifolia Theoden?
A: The plant is native to high-altitude areas of North America and Europe, where it grows in rocky areas and alpine tundra.
Related Plants
– Saxifraga aizoides- Saxifraga cernua- Saxifraga hypnoides- Saxifraga paniculata
References
– “Saxifraga Oppositifolia.” Missouri Botanical Garden. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?taxonid=278014&isprofile=0&pt=2- “Saxifraga Oppositifolia.” Royal Horticultural Society. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/29481/Saxifraga-oppositifolia/Details- “Saxifraga Oppositifolia.” Plants for a Future. https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Saxifraga+oppositifolia
