Petrorhagia saxifraga

Coat Flower, Tunic Flower

Family: Caryophyllaceae Pink


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 7A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Late Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, rock garden, specimen
Height 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Spread 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing