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Lewisiacotyledon

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Genus
Lewisia (lew-ISS-ee-uh)
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Species
cotyledon (kot-EE-lee-don)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Pink
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Coral/Apricot
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Salt Lake City, Utah

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