Saxifrage hyperborea, July 9, 2025
Common & scientific name
Alpine saxifrage, Saxifraga hyperborea
Family
Saxifrage, Saxifragaceae
Location
Ruby, 12,500’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
This total jewel of a flower, also known as “pygmy saxifrage,” is almost always found tucked into wet caves and boulder-created crevasses. It stands just three inches high, is usually single-flowered, has adorably-lobed leaves, and is guaranteed to make your day. Never let rock gardens go unexplored: treasures await!