Botanical name
Lewisia cotyledon
Other names
Siskiyou lewisia
Genus
Lewisia
Species
L. cotyledon – L. cotyledon is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with rosettes of slightly succulent, glossy, strap-shaped leaves. From mid-spring to early autumn, it freely produces flower panicles on long, wiry stems. Flowers may be pink, orange, yellow or white.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Orange, Yellow, White, Pink in Spring; Pink, Orange, Yellow, White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Slugs , Snails , Vine weevil
Specific diseases
Neck rot
General care
Propagation methods
Offsets, Seed
Lewisia cotyledon (Siskiyou lewisia) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Containers, Drought Tolerant, Edging, Garden edging, Gravel, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining, acidic or neutral soil in a sunny position. Dislikes winter wet, so apply a mulch in autumn.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
