Lewisia cotyledon (Siskiyou Lewisia) is an evergreen perennial forming a substantial rosette of fleshy, spoon-shaped dark green leaves. In late spring and summer, occasionally later, it is topped with lovely, open sprays of brightly colored, funnel-shaped flowers, up to 1 in. across (2.5 cm).
Opening in succession, the flowers range from pale pink to deep magenta to vibrant yellow, salmon or orange, with each petal often shading between multiple colors.
- Scientific Name: Lewisia cotyledon (S. Watson) B.L. Rob.
- Common Names: Siskiyou Lewisia, Cliff Maids
- Synonyms: Lewisia cotyledon var. cotyledon, Calandrinia cotyledon, Lewisia finchiae, Lewisia purdyi, Oreobroma cotyledon
- Family: Montiaceae
- Species: L. cotyledon
- Genus: Lewisia
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Hardiness:
USDA hardiness zone 3a to 8b: from −40 °F (−40 °C) to 20 °F (−6.7 °C).
How to Grow and Care
Bitterroot will grow to be only 4 inches tall at maturity extending to 8 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 6 inches. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years.
This plant 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... – Learn more at: HOW TO GROW AND CARE Lewisia
Origin:
Lewisia cotyledon is native to parts of North America.
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