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Lewisia cotyledon (Siskiyou lewisia)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 503425



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Caryophyllales
Family: Portulacaceae
Genus: Lewisia
Species: Lewisia cotyledon
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Evergreen
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)
Flowering Start edit
  • June
Flowering End edit
  • August
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Medium
Leaf Shape edit
  • Cuneate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Edging
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Sandy / Light
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
  • Orange
  • Yellow/Gold
  • White
  • Cream
  • Peach
  • Salmon
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Side Shoots
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Jewell (5504) wrote on Jun 08 2009
The hybrids have some marvelously brillant colors with a profusion of flowers

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Jun 08 2009
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