Golden Saxifrage

Chrysosplenium oppositifolium

Physical Characteristics

Chrysosplenium oppositifolium is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from April to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, beetles. 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

Western and central Europe, including Britain, from Norway to Spain, east to Germany and N. Italy.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Ground Cover; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[2, 5, 8, 17, 52, 61, 66]. Added to salads or soups[183]. The leaves are rather small, and there is a distinct bitterness in the flavour, especially in hot weather[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known