| Lewisia cotyledon | USDA Zone: 3-8 |
Siskiyou Lewisia has hot pink star-shaped flowers with yellow eyes and white stripes at the ends of the stems in late spring, which are interesting on close inspection. Its attractive succulent oval leaves emerge light green in spring, turning forest green in colour with prominent deep purple tips the rest of the year.
Siskiyou Lewisia is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
Bloome Time: Spring
Common Name: Bitterroot
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| More About Siskiyou Lewisia |
| Height: 4-8 inches |
Spread: 6 inches |
Flower Colour: Pink Shades |
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Siskiyou Lewisia should only be grown in full sunlight. It requires an extremely dry, well-drained growing location, and will usually die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in both summer and winter to conserve soil moisture and protect it in exposed locations. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
