How much sun does Matted Saxifrage need?

Matted Saxifrage grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Matted Saxifrage bloom?

Matted Saxifrage blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Matted Saxifrage native?

Matted Saxifrage (Saxifraga bronchialis) is native to CO, ID, MT, NM and 4 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Matted Saxifrage attract?

Matted Saxifrage draws bees and beetles.

Is Matted Saxifrage HOA-friendly?

Matted Saxifrage is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Matted Saxifrage

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Saxifraga bronchialis

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Matted Saxifrage (Saxifraga bronchialis) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

low

Size

2"–8" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

CO, ID, MT, NM and 4 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Matted saxifrage forms tight, low-growing cushions of small evergreen leaves that create an attractive groundcover. In late spring and early summer, it produces small white flowers on short stems above the foliage mat.

In an HOA neighborhood

Matted Saxifrage is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.

Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

Wildlife value

The flowers attract native bees and beetles during the blooming period from May through July.

Common questions

How much sun does Matted Saxifrage need?: Matted Saxifrage grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Matted Saxifrage bloom?: Matted Saxifrage blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Matted Saxifrage native?: Matted Saxifrage (Saxifraga bronchialis) is native to CO, ID, MT, NM and 4 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Matted Saxifrage attract?: Matted Saxifrage draws bees and beetles.
Is Matted Saxifrage HOA-friendly?: Matted Saxifrage is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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