Iowa Golden Saxifrage
Chrysosplenium iowense
Overview
Iowa Golden Saxifrage (Chrysosplenium iowense) is an attractive perennial plant found only in Iowa, USA. A low-growing, mat-forming plant, it tolerates moist soils and produces spoon-shaped bright-yellow flowers in mid to late spring. The oval, scalloped leaves turn an attractive purple in the fall. Best grown in partly shaded sites, it can be planted as a ground cover or edging for wet areas. This hardy plant is easy to grow and tolerates a wide range of conditions, making it an ideal choice for the home garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Average
Light
Sun, Partial Shade.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation
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