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    Lewisia rediviva

    Also Known As

    • Bitterroot

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 4"
    • W: 8"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Lewisia rediviva plant details

    Lewisia rediviva is a cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer 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 rediviva

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: montiaceae
    Mature size: 8 IN wide, 4 IN tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lewisia rediviva

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Lewisia rediviva is a very special and rare BC native known as bitterroot. It is a small, low-growing, alpine-type plant with succulent rosettes emerging in late winter and spring, going dormant by flowering time. The large, star-shaped flowers range in colour from ivory white to deep pink to lavender blooming from late spring to early summer. Requires good drainage and full to part sun. Must be kept dry while dormant in summer and fall to avoid rotting the tap root. Plant in containers, rock or gravely alpine gardens, and in crevices of crevice gardens or retaining walls with good soil depth for the thick, branched tap roots. Attracts native bees. Likely hardy to zone 3b. Photo: Wikimedia.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Lewisia rediviva plant

    How to Grow Lewisia rediviva

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • summer

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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
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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
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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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