Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Montiaceae

Genus:

Lewisia

Species:

Lewisia cotyledon

USDA Symbol:

LECO5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

pink, white, orange, yellow, magenta, salmon

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to rocky outcrops and scree slopes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Requires light for germination; sow on surface. Cold stratification improves germination rates significantly.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI