Yosemite Lewisia

Lewisia disepala

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Montiaceae
Genus:
Lewisia
Species:
Lewisia disepala

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
Less than 6 in
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun
Bloom Colors:
Pink

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
gritty, well-drained rocky soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky slopes and screes

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o