'Little Plum' Lewisia
Perennial
- Tropical bright pink blooms with glossy evergreen foliage.
- Compact lewisia, perfect for tucking in between rocks or in containers.
- Native, deer-resistant, & drought-tolerant!
- Zones 3-10, sun, 4-6″ tall x 6-8″ wide at maturity.
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Description
Lewisia is a tropical choice for those gardening in dry, fast-draining, gravelly soils. Also known as bitterroot, it is a rock garden favorite for attracting pollinators. Its compact and strong root systems can help prevent erosion, making it an excellent choice for people gardening alongside slopes.
Details
Common name: Lewisia
Zone: 3 - 10
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun)
Height x width: 4-6" x 6-8"
Flower color: Pink
Foliage color: Green
Season of interest: Spring
Bloom time: Spring, summer
Features: Native, heat-tolerant, ground covers, evergreens, drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, rabbit-resistant, container plants, cold-tolerant, pollinator-friendly
Uses: Alpine & rock, cottage gardening, edging, container, rock garden, small spaces, under planting
How to Grow
Light: Requires full sun (6+ hours sun) for the best growth and coloration.
Water: Drought tolerant once established, but still appreciates supplemental water during hot months.
Spacing: 8 inches apart
Fertilizing: If desired, apply a minimal amount of all-purpose garden fertilizer around the plant in early summer.
Winterizing: Keep dry through the winter as this perennial is suspectable to root rot. If growing outside hardiness zone, bring indoors for the winter until spring.
Maintenance & pruning: Requires little to no care. Can deadhead to encourage new flowering.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.