species 10,626 observations
Purple Saxifrage
Saxifraga oppositifolia
Field notes
Supports All
25
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Arctic Blue, Ross' Tussock Moth, Phoebus Apollo, Rocky Mountain Parnassian
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Rock Ptarmigan, Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
11
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Furcate Dung Fly, Broad-banded Aphideater, Periscepsia, Arctic Fritillary
9
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.