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Michaux's Pseudosaxifrage

Micranthes petiolaris

Last reviewed: August 2026

Michaux's Pseudosaxifrage (Micranthes petiolaris)
Photo: (c) Alaina Krakowiak, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Alaina Krakowiak

Toxicity unknown

Michaux's Pseudosaxifrage (Micranthes petiolaris) 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 shade

Water

medium

Size

4"–12" H × 4"–8" W

Bloom

May, Jun

Native to

GA, KY, MD, NC and 4 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Michaux's pseudosaxifrage is a small native perennial that forms low clumps of rounded leaves close to the ground. It produces delicate white flower clusters on short stems in late spring and early summer, then goes dormant in winter.

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In an HOA neighborhood

Michaux's Pseudosaxifrage takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

  • Completely disappears in winter dormancy
  • Very small size may appear sparse in formal settings
  • Uncommon plant that HOAs may not recognize as intentional landscaping

Wildlife value

The small white flowers attract native bees and beetles during its May-June bloom period. Its compact size makes it useful for providing nectar sources in smaller garden spaces.

Common questions

How much sun does Michaux's Pseudosaxifrage need?
Michaux's Pseudosaxifrage grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Michaux's Pseudosaxifrage bloom?
Michaux's Pseudosaxifrage blooms in May and June.
Where is Michaux's Pseudosaxifrage native?
Michaux's Pseudosaxifrage (Micranthes petiolaris) is native to GA, KY, MD, NC and 4 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Michaux's Pseudosaxifrage attract?
Michaux's Pseudosaxifrage draws bees and beetles.
Is Michaux's Pseudosaxifrage HOA-friendly?
Michaux's Pseudosaxifrage takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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