Lewisia c. ‘Sunset Strain’ – Lewisia – Bitter Root –

Description

Lewisia c. ‘Sunset Strain’ evergreen perennial comes in quarts or 1 gallon pots L. columbiana – This variable, evergreen perennial from British Columbia and Oregon grows 6″ tall and 8″ wide. It produces compact, symmetrical or irregular rosettes of inversely lance shaped or linear, dark green leaves, 3/4-4″ long. From spring to summer it bears panicles of many open funnel shaped, usually deep magenta-pink flowers, to 1″ across, sometimes pale pink with darker veins. Grow in moderately fertile, humus rich, sharply drained, neutral to acidic soil: deciduous species and hybrids in full sun, evergreen in light shade. Protect all from winter moisture, protect deciduous Lewisias from rain in summer, when dormant. Zones 4-8