Description
A HUGE improvement over older Lewisia, and much easier for home gardeners to grow! It takes heat a lot better, and keeps repeating its colorful blooms up to 4 times over spring and summer. 6-8″ rosettes of fleshy leaves are topped with clusters of flowers on non-flopping 6-8″ stems, sporting much more vibrant colors than other Lewisias. Drought tolerant, it needs impeccable drainage, and will even do well planted in crevices in a rock wall. Do NOT overwater, especially in winter. Lewisia x ‘Elise’.
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Botanical Name:
Lewisia cotyledon ‘Elise’
- Form:
Perennial - Sun Exposure:
Full Sun, Partial Shade - Height/Habit:
4 – 6 inches - Spread:
8 – 10 inches - Spacing:
8 – 10 inches - Hardiness Zone:
3-8 - Flowering Date:
Mid spring to fall - Planting Instructions:
Requires sharp drainage, if water is able to sit in the crown, it will cause the plant to rot. - Winter Care:
Avoid planting in an area where excessive winter moisture collects. - Shipped:
3″ POT - Growth Rate:
Slow to moderate.
- Shipping Season:
Spring - Flower Color:
Red, Orange, Yellow, Pink, White, Mixed - Flower Form:
Rosettes of petite 1″ funnel shaped or star shaped flowers. - Foliage Type:
Fleshy, flat rosettes of evergreen leaves. - Pruning:
None necessary. - Soil Requirement:
Well drained, gritty or sandy soil. - Additional Information:
Excellent drainage is a must. This plant would also be well suited for xeriscaping. - Restricted States:
AE AK GU HI PR
