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Lewisia longipetala Little Plum

Lewisia

They form low, fleshy rosettes of tough, evergreen leaves. The star-shaped blooms are cotton-candy-pink, touched with salmon when they first open. A specimen plant for the rock garden or in an alpine setting.

  • »  Cotton-candy-pink star-shaped flowers
  • »  Narrow evergreen succulent foliage
  • »  Use in rock gardens, for rock walls, or scree(alpine) gardens
  • »  Compact growth habit
  • »  Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
  • »  Flower Height: 17 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 15 cm
  • »  Flower Size: 2.5 cm

9cm Potted
$13.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:10-15 cm
  • Spread:15-20 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
• Xeriscape
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
Habit
• Compact
• Dwarf
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Lewisia longipetala 'Little Plum'

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.