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Lewisia columbiana
Also Known As
- Lewisia columbiana var. columbiana
Plant type
cactus / succulent
size
- H: 4"-6"
- W: 4"-6"
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Lewisia columbiana plant details
Lewisia columbiana is a broadleaf evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In spring pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and low water. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Lewisia columbiana
- Plant type: cactus / succulent
- Plant family: montiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Lewisia columbiana
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Lewisia columbiana
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 12"
Width: 8"
- sun - mostly shade
- low - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-8"
Width: 6"-10"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 6"-8"
- sun - dappled shade
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 4"
Width: 8"
- sun - mostly sun
- low
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