Water Mat, American golden saxifrage

Chrysosplenium americanum

Physical Characteristics

Chrysosplenium americanum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Beetles, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

Central and Western N. America - Quebec to Minnesota, south to Nova Scotia and Montana.

Habitats

Ground Cover; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Edible Uses: Condiment Used as a spice in salads[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known