Lewisia cotyledon Sunset Group
Evergreen succulent rosettes offer a rainbow of colours.
Description:
Lewisia was first discovered by Lewis and Clark and the genus' beauty has delighted for more than 200 years since. The lovely little evergreen succulent rosettes are adorned in late spring with clusters of brilliantly coloured flowers which, in the Sunset Group, consists of oranges, salmons and pinks. Plants may rebloom later in the season. A native of alpine regions, Lewisia require good drainage and enjoy full to part sun. Plant them in containers, rock gardens and in the crevices of retaining walls.
Common Name: Lewisia
Family: Portulacaceae (The Portulaca or Purslane Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 4-8"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Orange
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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