Common Name
Early saxifrage
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
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Habitat
Mesic to dry forests, rocky woodlands, rock outcrops, and stream banks. Frequent throughout Virginia, but rare in the outer Coastal Plain and far southwestern Virginia
Wildlife value
Early saxifrage is known to attract butterflies and provides a valuable food source for caterpillars of certain butterfly species. Additionally, it serves as a host plant for the West Virginia White butterfly (Western MA). Native birds, such as the Hermit Thrush, Eastern Bluebird, and Northern Mockingbird, also consume the seeds of this plant
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Fragrant
Yes
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
April
May
June
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Low Maintenance
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles