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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

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    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

    A Ratko collection from 6,000' in the Entiat Mts., we have selected a free blooming plant with heavily branched inflorescences bearing numerous small violet veined rose flowers. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Pink and white flowers on the NW native rosette plant. (Howell) Robins BLM 0224 Munra Pt., Oregon. Rosettes grow to 20cm. Oblanciolate leaves.

    By: Rare Plant Research

    Gardening facts about Lewisia columbiana plant

    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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    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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    Lewisia rediviva

    aka Bitterroot

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"

    Width: 8"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • low
    Photo of Lewisia rediviva flower, foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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