Family ASTERACEAE
Genus Cineraria
Species saxifraga
SA Plant Number
Basionym Cineraria saxifraga

Cineraria  saxifrage is a hardy, fast growing, evergreen groundcover with a rounded shape that roots as it goes.

It has pretty bright green almost round leaves with scalloped edges. This pretty, delicate looking groundcover bears masses of small, yellow, daisy-like flowers from spring to autumn that attract tiny insects.

These tiny insects help feed lizards and frogs. Ideal for hanging baskets and borders. Grows well in semi-shade and sun. Plant in well-drained soil.

Size 15 to 20cm

Insects: Flowers attract many small insects which are an important food source for lizards and frogs in the garden.

Landscaping: Lovely subject for hanging baskets.Plant in rows for short plant bed borders.Good for retaining walls, where it can cascade down.

Eastern Cape

Growth Rate: Fast Growing, Evergreen or Deciduous: Evergreen, Hardiness - Frost: Fairly Hardy, Plant Type: Groundcovers and Perennials, Position: Semi-shade, Position: Sun - Full, Soil: Loamy - Compost rich Soil, Soil: Well-drained, Garden Uses: Container Plant, Garden Uses: Groundcover, Garden Uses: Long Flowering, Garden Uses: Rockeries and retaining walls, Garden Uses: Small Gardens, Garden Uses: Winter flowering, Hardiness - Drought: Drought Hardy, Flower colour: Yellow shades, Garden type: Rocky outcrop and Koppie Gardens, Garden type: Wildlife Garden,

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