Lewisia

Lewisia

Lewisia longipetala 'Little Plum'

This compact perennial bears pink flowers in summer fall.

  • Pink flowers are produced in summer fall, providing colour through the bloom season.
  • Compact clump, reaching 15 cm at maturity; divide every three to four years to maintain vigour.
  • Best in full sun with average, dry, well-drained soil.
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil Moisture
Well-drained, Dry, Average
Drought Tolerant
✓
Hardiness Zone
5 – 5
Mature Height (meters)
0.1 – 0.15
Mature Spread (meters)
0.15 – 0.2
Growth Rate
Slow
Flower Colour
Pink
Foliage Colour
Green
Bloom Time
SummerFall
Habit
Compact
Deer Resistant
✓
Rabbit Resistant
✓
Pollinator Friendly
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Landscape Uses
Border, Rock garden
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Grows best in a dry, well-drained, sandy soil, in full sun. Lewisia requires excellent drainage to survive and often winter wet will cause the demise of these perennials. Removing spent flowers will encourage a rebloom, and improve overall appearance.  A deep taproot perennial that shouldn't be moved once established.

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