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    • Photo of Lewisia cotyledon var. heckneri hybrids flower by Far Reaches Farm

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    Lewisia cotyledon var. heckneri hybrids

    Also Known As

    • Lewisia cotyledon Heckneri Hybrids

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 8"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Lewisia cotyledon var. heckneri hybrids plant details

    Lewisia cotyledon var. heckneri hybrids is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lewisia cotyledon var. heckneri hybrids

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: montiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lewisia cotyledon var. heckneri hybrids

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Lewisias are classic plants for the rock garden and this strain has great leaves and fab flowers in mainly pink shades with pale striping - very eye-catching! The variety heckneri is native to northern California and is distinguished by the undulate leaf margins. Good drainage. Easy.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Lewisia cotyledon var. heckneri hybrids plant

    How to Grow Lewisia cotyledon var. heckneri hybrids

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Lewisia columbiana

    aka Lewisia columbiana var. columbiana

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4"-6"

    Width: 4"-6"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low
    Photo of Lewisia columbiana flower by Evan Bean
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    Lewisia columbiana var. rupicola

    aka Lewisia columbiana ssp. rupicola, Lewisia rupicola

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 8"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Lewisia columbiana var. rupicola flower by Rare Plant Research
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    Lewisia cotyledon

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Lewisia cotyledon by Panayoti Kelaidis
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    Lewisia cotyledon forma alba

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2"-8"

    Width: 6"-10"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Lewisia cotyledon forma alba flower, foliage by Elle-Epp
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    Lewisia 'Little Plum'

    aka Lewisia longipetala 'Plum', Lewisia longipetala x cotyledon 'Little Plum', Plum Cliff Maids

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 6"-8"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Lewisia 'Little Plum' flower by moonrhythm
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