Lewisia 'Little Peach'

Also Known As

Lewisia longipetala 'Little Peach'
Lewisia longipetala 'Peach'

Plant type

cactus / succulent

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 10"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Lewisia 'Little Peach' plant details

Lewisia 'Little Peach' is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer apricot flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in winter. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lewisia 'Little Peach'

Plant type: cactus / succulent
Plant family: montiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in summer
Uses: rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lewisia 'Little Peach'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 4. Dark evergreen foliage. Peach flowers.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Lewisia was first discovered by Lewis and Clark and the genus' beauty has delighted for more than 200 years since. The lovely little evergreen succulent rosettes are adorned in late spring with clusters of peach flowers with orange and yellow highlights. Plants may rebloom later in the season. A native of alpine regions, Lewisia require good drainage and enjoy full to part sun. Plant them in containers, rock gardens and in the crevices of retaining walls.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Found in high altitude snowbeds in the Sierras, in dry scree.

By: Cactus Jungle

A hybrid of Lewisia longipetala x cotyledon , this rock garden gem is perfect for nestling in a rocky crevice. be sure to amend the soil for good drainage. Narrow succulent petals compliment the lovely apricot peach blossoms. Blooms in early summer. 4-6" tall.

By: Avant Gardens

This wildflower GLOWS! with blended colors of soft peach, pink ; orange over deep-green succulent leaves; long spring bloom and more in fall!.. a gorgeous alpine for rock garden or dry area. SUN/Med-Dry/Good DRAINAGE

By: Forestfarm

What a little peach! Sorry, I had to say it. But it really is an excellent Lewisia. It has heavy flower production & a long flowering season from May-June & again in September. The flower color is a gorgeous peach, blushed with pink & gold, like a romantic sunrise. Best in well-drained soil.