Lewisia cotyledon

Lewisia, Cliff Maids

Family: Portulacaceae Purslane


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 10B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Lavender, orange, pink, purple, red, salmon, white, yellow
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, container, ground cover, rock garden
Height 9" to 12" / 25cm to 30cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Slow
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Green, silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy
Form Prostrate, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America