Tolmiea menziesii

Pickaback Plant, Mother-of-Thousands Plant, Youth on Age Plant

Family: Saxifragaceae Saxifrage


Type Perennial, vine
USDA Hardiness range 7B - 9B
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Brown, green
Bloom time Late Spring to Early Fall
Water needs Moist to wet
Landscape uses Container, ground cover, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 12" to 31" / 30cm to 80cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Native to North America