Lewisia longipetala 'Little Plum' - Lewisia

Lewisia

Lewisia longipetala 'Little Plum'

  • Cotton-candy-pink star-shaped flowers
  • Narrow evergreen succulent foliage
  • Use in rock gardens, for rock walls, or scree(alpine) gardens
  • Compact growth habit
  • Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer; sometimes a repeat in mid-fall
  • Flower Height: 17 cm
  • Foliage Height: 15 cm
  • Flower Size: 2.5 cm

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
Pink

HEIGHT:
10-15 cm

SPREAD:
15-20 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in a dry, well-drained, sandy soil, in full sun. Lewisia requires excellent drainage to survive and often winter wet will cause the demise of these perennials. Removing spent flowers will encourage a rebloom, and improve overall appearance.  A deep taproot perennial that shouldn't be moved once established. 

Characteristics & Attributes


ATTRACTS WILDLIFE:
Attracts Pollinators
GROWTH RATE:
Slow
ATTRIBUTES:
Xeriscape
FLOWERING TIME:
Fall
Summer
Lt. Spr-Sum
HABIT:
Dwarf
Compact
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green (dark)
LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging
PH TOLERANCE:
Moderate (up to 7.5)