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    Lewisia nevadensis

    Also Known As

    • Nevada Lewisia

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3"-4"
    • W: 4"-6"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Lewisia nevadensis plant details

    Lewisia nevadensis is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lewisia nevadensis

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: montiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lewisia nevadensis

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Forms tufts of fleshy, narrow and summer dormant leaves. Pure white, star-like flowers are broadly funnel-shaped, 1 to 1½" across. Easily grown in well drained soil.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Lewisia nevadensis plant

    How to Grow Lewisia nevadensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • 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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