Lewisia cotyledon

Broadleaf Lewisia, Bitter Root

Perfect for rock gardens, the flowers on these succulent perennials make a tidy but eye-catching show in spring. While prized by lovers of alpine plants, Lewisias have a tendency to rot. They need excellent drainage, and are well-suited to containers. Add fine gravel to the soil. Deciduous varieties need a drying out period after flowering, so water infrequently. Evergreen types need some shade. Sold in containers or start from seed.

One of the easiest to grow, their up to 1-inch-across flowers range from pink to red to apricot, plus bicolors.

Attributes - Lewisia cotyledon

Plant Type: Perennial

Bloom Season: Mid Spring through Early Summer

Flower Color: Pink, Red, White

Foliage: Evergreen

Height: 8 in. to 1 ft.

Width: 8 in.

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Climate: Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Dry Climates. Container Plants, Drought Tolerant, Showy Flowers.

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