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Lewisia tweedyi
Also Known As
- Tweed's Lewisia
- Tweedy's Pussypaws
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"-8"
- W: 6"-10"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Lewisia tweedyi plant details
Lewisia tweedyi is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer apricot flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lewisia tweedyi
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: montiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 10 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: apricot blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: leathery leaves
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lewisia tweedyi
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: occasional
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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By: Walter Siegmund
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By: Walter Siegmund
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Lewisia tweedyi plant
How to Grow Lewisia tweedyi
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- apricot
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - dappled shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 6"-8"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8"
- sun - mostly sun
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