Lewisia cotyledon (Siskiyou Lewisia or Cliff Maids)
Botanical Information
| Family | Portulacaceae |
| Genus | Lewisia |
| Species | cotyledon |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Oregon and California. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 8b - 9a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -9 - (-4) |
| Temperature (°F) | 15 -25 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Rosette-forming evergreen perennial. |
| ID Characteristic | Thick strap-shaped leaves with plenty of funnel-shaped pink flowers. |
| Landscape | Gravel gardens and container plants. |
| Propagation | Seed or offsets. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in moderately fertile to acidic soil. |
| Pests | Aphids, slugs and snails. |
| Notable Specimens | The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Can be found in rocky subalpine mountainous areas. |
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