TUNICA 



(From the Latin tunica, a tloak, alluding to the bracts at the base of the calyx) 



Caryophyildceiz 



164. Tunica Saxifraga 

 English Names: Tunica, Saxifrage pink. 



S. EUROPE, ASIA LATE JUNE THROUGH AUGUST 



VERY small pink or purplish pink flowers, borne in profusion on wiry 

 stems six to ten inches high. Leaves very small, dark green, and 

 persistent, forming a tufted spreading mat. When in bloom presents 

 an appearance somewhat 

 like that of the Gypso- 

 phila, a delicate pinkish 

 cloud. Not striking, but 

 very dainty and ajways 

 useful because of its trim 

 foliage. Good for ed^inji; 

 the herbaceous border and 

 excellent for the rock 

 garden, or for naturalizing 

 in old walls, etc., as it will 

 grow in the poorest soil. 



A perfectly hardy per- 

 ennial of easiest culture 

 in any soil, in sun. 



Propagate by seed or 

 by division. 



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