Saxifraga federici-augusti (syn. Saxifraga grisebachii), common name Engleria saxifrage, is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Saxifragaceae family. Its subspecies Saxifraga federiciaugusti subsp. grisebachii and the 'Wisley' cultivar of that subspecies have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Description Saxifraga federici-augusti reaches on average in height. The flowers are red-purple. The flowering period extends from January through March.
Distribution This plant is native to Greece, Albania, and the former Yugoslavia.
Subspecies The following subspecies are accepted: Saxifraga federici-augusti subsp. federici-augusti Saxifraga federici-augusti subsp. grisebachii (Degen & Dörfl.) D.A.Webb
References
Prain, D. (1910q): Saxifraga grisebachii. South East Europe - Curtis's botanical magazine 136, pp. 8308
External links Greek Mountain Flora