Saxifraga federici-augusti explained

Saxifraga federici-augusti (syn. Saxifraga grisebachii), common name Engleria saxifrage, is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Saxifragaceae family.^[1] Its subspecies Saxifraga federiciaugusti subsp. grisebachii and the 'Wisley' cultivar of that subspecies have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.^{[2] [3]}

Description

Saxifraga federici-augusti reaches on average in height. The flowers are red-purple. The flowering period extends from January through March.

Distribution

This plant is native to Greece, Albania, and the former Yugoslavia.^[1]

Subspecies

The following subspecies are accepted:^[1]

• Saxifraga federici-augusti subsp. federici-augusti
• Saxifraga federici-augusti subsp. grisebachii (Degen & Dörfl.) D.A.Webb

References

• Prain, D. (1910q): Saxifraga grisebachii. South East Europe - Curtis's botanical magazine 136, pp. 8308

External links

• Greek Mountain Flora

Notes and References

1. Web site: Saxifraga federici-augusti Biasol. . . Plants of the World Online . Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . 30 April 2021 .
2. Web site: Saxifraga federici-augusti subsp. grisebachii (7) . 2021 . The Royal Horticultural Society . 30 April 2021 .
3. Web site: Saxifraga 'Wisley' (federici-augusti subsp. grisebachii) (7) saxifrage 'Wisley' . 2021 . The Royal Horticultural Society . 30 April 2021 .