Petrorhagia saxifraga

Tunic Flower, Coat Flower, Tunic Saxifrage

Petrorhagia saxifraga is an evergreen plant, can grow flat or upright and flowers in Central Europe from June to September. Its shoots grow up to 30 centimeters long. It is native to most European countries and grows in dry grasslands and along roadsides.

Cultivars with white or double flowers are also available.

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: Herbaceous plant, up to 30 centimetres
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: No
Origin: Asia (Caucasus, western Asia), Europe and as an introduced species also in North America (distribution map)
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)