alpine lewisia
Also known as: pygmy bitterroot
A compact, deciduous perennial with tufted, dark green and fleshy, linear to lance-shaped leaves up to 8cm long. Semi-erect to prostrate stems bear white, pink or red flowers up to 1.5cm in diameter from late spring into early summer, the petals of which may be deeply veined
Scientific classification
- Species
- alpine lewisia (Lewisia pygmaea)
- Genus
- Lewisia
- Family
- Montiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Partial shade · Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of alpine lewisia
Distribution map
Western Northern America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of alpine lewisia
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alpine lewisia care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade · Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or offsets
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, neutral to acid, well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. Suitable for the alpine house, rock garden, or in the crevices of a retaining wall. Protect from winter wet
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to neck rots in wet conditions
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails
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