species 399 observations

Highland Saxifrage

Saxifraga rivularis

Field notes

Saxifraga rivularis is a species of saxifrage known by several common names, including highland saxifrage, weak saxifrage, alpine brook saxifrage, and pygmy saxifrage.

Supports All

8 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Phoebus Apollo, Arctic Blue, Rocky Mountain Parnassian, Ross' Tussock Moth 5
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Willow Ptarmigan, Snow Bunting, White-tailed Ptarmigan 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Plant type: Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS.