Yellow Mountain Saxifrage
Saxifraga aizoides
UK Green ListModerate📍 High fells
Season
Year-round. Flowers June to August.
Best time of day
Any. High ground.
Lake District
The high fells. Helvellyn. Scafell. Mountain flushes. That yellow. Orange spots. June to August. Alpine. Walk to find them.
UK population
Localised. Upland. Northern Britain.
Overview
Yellow mountain saxifrage is alpine. That yellow. Orange spots. The high fells. Helvellyn. Scafell. Mountain flushes. June to August. Walk to find them. Worth it.
At a Glance
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Saxifragaceae |
| Habitat | Mountain flush · Wet rock · Alpine |
| UK population | Localised. Upland. Northern Britain. |
| Lake District | The high fells. Helvellyn. Scafell. Mountain flushes. That yellow. Orange spots. June to August. Alpine. Walk to find them. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Mountain flushes, wet rock. The high fells, Helvellyn, Scafell. That yellow. Orange spots. Alpine.
Identification
Yellow. Orange spots. Alpine. Wet rock. Mountain flush.
Viewing & Photography Tips
The high fells. June to August. Mountain flushes. That yellow. Walk to find them.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.