Piggy Back plant is what we called this moisture-loving woodland plant. It's famous for its ability to sprout a new plant right from the leaf petiole, it forms roots and drops off the plant and roots into the ground. It's also commonly known as a very easy-to-grow houseplant. Native from Southern Alaska to Northern California. In moist, cool climates like the coast, it can grow just about anywhere. The distinctly arrow-shaped leaves cover the ground densely on a wide-spreading perennial. In mid-spring 2′ spikes erupt with rows of brownish-red flowers. A member of the Saxifrage family and closely related to Heucheras and Tiarellas. this is as superb a garden plant. Evergreen and consistently moist shady sites are where it thrives. Though with some supplemental water it can make its home in some pretty challenging dry shade. Foliage forms spreading mounds to 10″ tall and spread laterally 2′-3′ when happy. Plants shrink somewhat in winter and are not as verdant but they do cover the ground and out-compete weeds. Great container plant. Very nice naturalized among ferns of any kind. Native to the Portland city limits.
| Requirement | |
|---|---|
| Hardiness | 5,6,7,8,9 |
| Heat Zones | 5,6,7,8,9 |
| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Mid Spring |
| Height | 1' - 2' |
| Spread | 1' - 2' |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Acid |
| Characteristics | Semi-Evergreen, Deer Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden |
| Planting Place | Bog Gardens |