Lewisia brachycalyx -  

Short-sepal Lewisia

Summer dormant alpine with large white to pink flowers in late spring. 2" X 6” Sun, sandy soil, grit topdress, drier in summer. Hardy to –30 degrees F.   SW native   Portulacaceae

Lewisia columbiana

v rupicola

Evergreen rosettes of narrow linear leaves with clusters of pink flowers in spring. 6” high   Sun to part shade, gritty soil. Hardy to –30 degrees F. NW native   Portulacaceae

Lewisia cotyledon Hyb

‘Bridal Bouquet’

Dwarf evergreen rosettes with showy flowers over a long period. 5" X 6” Grow in sun to part shade, in gritty, well-drained soil, topdress with grit. Does best with some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Hardy to –10 degrees F. Portulacaceae

Lewisia cotyledon

‘Magenta’

Evergreen rosettes with showy magenta flowers.  10" X 12” Grow in sun to part shade, in gritty, well-drained soil, topdress with grit. Does best with some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Hardy to –10 degrees F. Portulacaceae

Lewisia cotyledon Hyb.

  ‘Rainbow’ (aka 'Regenbogen')

Evergreen succulent rosettes with showy flowers over a long period. This is probably the best cultivar for repeat blooming throughout the growing season. Remove spent flowerheads to promote continued flowering.  10" X 12” Grow in sun to part shade, in gritty, well-drained soil, topdress with grit Does best with some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Hardy to –10 degrees F. Portulacaceae

Lewisia cotyledon Hyb.

  ‘Sunset Strain’

Evergreen succulent rosettes with showy bold colored flowers. 10" X 12” Grow in sun to part shade, in gritty, well-drained soil, topdress with grit. Does best with some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Hardy to –10 degrees F. Portulacaceae

Lewisia nevadensis

Free blooming, deciduous alpine that produces many white to pink flowers over the course of the season.  4" X 4” Sun in gritty, well-drained soil, topdress with grit.  Hardy to –30 degrees F. Native to mountains in the Western US.  Portulacaceae

Lewisia x pygmaea

Dwarf Lewisia

Deciduous alpine with pink or white flowers in spring. 4" X 4” Sun in gritty, well-drained soil, topdress with grit. Hardy to –30 degrees F.   NW native.   Lewisia pygmaea and Lewisia nevadensis are closely related with only minor differences.  Portulacaceae

Lewisia rediviva - Bitter Root

This famous Lewisia is named for Captain Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.   It is a very small plant with small cylindrical leaves and large pink to white flowers up to 3" across in early summer.  It goes dormant after flowering and should be kept drier when not actively growing.  Site in full to partial sun in gritty, well-drained soil, topdress with grit.  Hardy to –30 degrees F.  Native to a large geographical area from east of the Cascade range through the Rockies where it is found in grasslands, shrub and woodlands.  Portulacaceae

Lewisia tweedyi 'Lovedream'

This rarely offered evergreen Lewisia has large flowers that appear from succulent rosettes.  The flowers occur in shades of pinks, oranges and creams.  4" X 4” Sun in gritty, well-drained soil, topdress with grit.  Hardy to –30 degrees F. The species is native to crevices in the mountains of Washington State.  Portulacaceae

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