Saxifrage Family Height: To 56" April 24, 2005 This plant is often found growing on rocky cliffsides. It has mottled leaves with stiff hairs. The flower stalks can grow up to 56 inches tall. See following photo for close-up of flowers. Perennial Where seen:Piney River, Great Smoky Mountains NP, Warriors' Path SP, Haw Ridge
Saxifrage Family This not-too-common plant likes to grow along wet cliffsides. I found it growing on the Little River Trail in the Smokies in April. The plant grows up to 32 inches tall. Perennial Where seen: Great Smoky Mountains NP
Saxifrage Family Height: 8" -20" April 10, 2005 Look for this plant on wet cliffsides. The cliffs of Piney Falls have many of these plants blooming in April. They may bloom up until July. Perennial Where seen: Piney Falls, Piney River, Great Smoky Mountains NP
