{"title":"Saxifraga","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere are a number of different groups in the genus \u003cem\u003eSaxifraga\u003c\/em\u003e, from difficult-to-grow alpine species to easy-to-grow woodland gems. We've successfully killed several of the alpine species, so guess what is left? Saxifraga are native around the world and while they vary greatly in leaf pattern, they are are all similar in habit...mostly forming low-growing rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSaxifraga (Strawberry Begonia) Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eNeedless to say, our saxifraga selections prefer woodland conditions; partial shade, and well-draining but evenly moist rich soil. Some saxifraga are able to spread with the aid of numerous attractive stolons which are above ground stems that grow horizontally along the ground sprouting new roots and shoots.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage in the Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe genus \u003cem\u003eSaxifraga\u003c\/em\u003e is a close cousin to other ornamental perennials including mukdenia, boykinia, bergenia, and astilboides. The Japanese eat the leaves of \u003cem\u003eS. stolonifera\u003c\/em\u003e, fresh or cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saxifraga-stolonifera-nezu-jinja","title":"Saxifraga stolonifera Nezu Jinja","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaxifraga 'Nezu Jinja' is a selection of the Japanese native Saxifraga stolonifera with enormous sized foliage. Discovered in the wild by French plant explorer Cedric Basset in Nezu, in the Bunkyo Special district of Tokyo, this selection has 6\" wide leaves, compared to typical 2-3\" wide leaves. Each fuzzy, textured leaf has a green base, highlighted by an intricate pattern of silver veins. In May, the patches are further highlighted by 1' tall panicles of small white flowers, hovering like a mass of tiny birds...truly stunning!\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31387238563927,"sku":"11494","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Saxifraga-stolonifera-Nezu-Jinja.i-11494.s-66013.r-1.jpg?v=1792174457"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Saxifraga-stolonifera-Nezu-Jinja-1900x350_978602d5-474b-4b0b-b956-8701c3df03ea.jpg?v=1688588406","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/saxifraga.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}