Saxifraga stolonifera 'Harvest Moon' | Golden Strawberry Begonia | Trailing Houseplant | Shade Groundcover | Live Plant | 3.5" Pot

Brighten shady spaces with the golden foliage of Saxifraga stolonifera 'Harvest Moon', commonly known as Golden Strawberry Begonia. This eye-catching trailing perennial is prized for its vibrant golden-yellow leaves that create a glowing carpet in woodland gardens or cascade beautifully from hanging baskets and containers.

In late spring through early summer, delicate white star-shaped flowers with a soft pink blush rise gracefully above the foliage on airy stems, adding elegance and seasonal interest. Like traditional Strawberry Begonia, 'Harvest Moon' spreads gently by runners, making it an excellent choice for groundcover, container gardens, terrariums, or as a unique indoor houseplant.

Easy to grow and low maintenance, this versatile perennial thrives in shade or bright indirect light, making it a beautiful addition to both indoor and outdoor collections.

🌿 Key Features

• Brilliant golden-yellow foliage
• Delicate white flowers with a soft pink blush
• Attractive trailing runners
• Excellent shade groundcover
• Perfect hanging basket or container plant
• Easy-care perennial
• Beautiful indoor houseplant
• Deer resistant and low maintenance

🌱 Plant Details

Botanical Name: Saxifraga stolonifera 'Harvest Moon'

Common Name: Golden Strawberry Begonia

Plant Type: Evergreen Perennial (Warm Climates)

Foliage Color: Golden Yellow

Flower Color: White with Pink Blush

Bloom Season: Late Spring to Early Summer

Mature Height: 4–8 Inches

Spread: 12–18 Inches

Growth Habit: Traching, Mat-Forming, Runner Producing

Light Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade (Bright Indirect Light Indoors)

Water Needs: Moderate

Soil: Moist, Rich, Well-Drained Soil

Hardiness Zones: USDA 6–9

Characteristics: Shade Loving, Decorative Foliage, Deer Resistant, Low Maintenance, Houseplant Friendly

🌼 Garden & Indoor Uses

Perfect for:

• Woodland gardens
• Shade borders
• Hanging baskets
• Decorative containers
• Houseplants
• Terrariums
• Fairy gardens
• Rock gardens
• Window boxes
• Groundcover beneath trees
• Garden pathways

Its glowing foliage creates year-round interest and brightens shaded landscapes.

🌸 Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with:

• Hosta
• Heuchera
• Ferns
• Tiarella
• Brunnera
• Pulmonaria
• Carex
• Astilbe
• Hellebores
• Japanese Forest Grass

🌱 Care Instructions

Plant in moist, organically rich, well-draining soil.

Grow outdoors in partial to full shade or indoors in bright, indirect light.

Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogged conditions.

Trim runners to maintain shape or allow plantlets to root naturally.

Protect from prolonged freezing temperatures in colder climates by growing in containers or providing winter protection.