Matted Saxifrage
Saxifraga bronchialis
Last reviewed: June 2026
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
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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 the USDA PLANTS Database 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 the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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