Wright's Golden Saxifrage

Wright's Golden Saxifrage should be watered regularly throughout the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Aim for 1 inch of water per week, ideally split into 2 waterings. Make sure to provide this water slowly and evenly to the entire root zone. Additionally, always water at ground level rather than from above the leaves to avoid damaging them and promoting disease. In late summer and early fall, water occasionally, if needed. During the winter months, water only when the soil is completely dry, usually once every 1-2 months.

Wright's Golden Saxifrage is a low-growing perennial native to avalanches, streambanks, and talus slopes in the Pacific Northwest. The species prefers partial shade but can tolerate full-sun. Generally, the plant grows best with 4-6 hours of direct sun each day. Wright's Golden Saxifrage can tolerate periods of light shade, but continuous shade conditions, which block the plant's access to sunlight for long periods, will weaken its growth.

Wright's Golden Saxifrage should be pruned in early to mid spring after the last frosts. Prune off any damaged stems or foliage. Reduce the shrub’s overall size by cutting back any shoots that are growing tall. Also, deadhead the flowers as they fade to encourage further blooming. Finally, lightly trim the shrub to maintain its overall shape, but avoid heavy pruning as this will cause new growth that is too vigorous and could compromise the shrub’s health.