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