Saxifraga ar. Carpet Purple

Saxifraga ar. Carpet Purple is a vibrant perennial that brings both beauty and resilience to your garden. This compact gem forms neat cushions of evergreen foliage, which erupt into a haze of purple-pink blooms in spring, creating a soft, moss-like carpet perfect for brightening up rockeries, borders, or containers.

Our Carpet Purple plants are grown in Ireland and, as such, are well adapted to Ireland’s temperate conditions, handling cool, moist spots and unpredictable weather with ease. True to its name, Carpet Purple spreads low and wide, making it ideal for filling gaps and softening edges. Its tidy, spreading habit makes it a favourite for gravel gardens, alpine beds and even shaded walls or steps.

We recommend combining Carpet Purple with other early-season favourites like saxifrage relatives, aubrieta or pansies. Its evergreen rosettes keep things looking fresh all year, while the flush of flowers adds valuable seasonal colour just when your garden needs it most. 

Whether you're designing a layered alpine scheme or simply want an easy, eye-catching ground cover, Carpet Purple offers charm, resilience and texture in equal measure.