Lewisia, Cliff Maids, Siskiyou Lewisia, Siskiyou Bitterroot 'Sunset Strain'

Lewisiacotyledon

Genus
Lewisia (lew-ISS-ee-uh)
Species
cotyledon (kot-EE-lee-don)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Coral/Apricot
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
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
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Carlsbad, California

Clayton, California

Fairfield, California

Forest Falls, California

Richmond, California

San Leandro, California

Boise, Idaho

Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts

Rochester, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Klamath Falls, Oregon

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Kalama, Washington

Pasco, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Spokane, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

Vashon, Washington

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Boise, ID | November 2014 | positive

The 'Sunset Strain' Lewisia hybrids are hardy and long-lived for me when grown in a rock retaining wall that receives some sun protection...Read More

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