Low, fleshy rosettes of evergreen leaves give rise to large, plum-purple, star-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer. The flowers often open cotton-candy pink and age to plum-purple. Oftentimes plants flower again in autumn. Best in a cool rock garden setting, with excellent drainage.
Genus:
Lewisia
Species:
longipetala-hybrid
Cultivar:
Little Plum
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Pink
Flower Time:
Early to Mid season
Sun Exposure:
Sun/Pt Shade
Soil Condition:
Well-drained
Habit:
Mounded
Mature Height:
4-6"
Mature Spread:
6-12"
Special Uses:
Rock garden
Attracts butterflies
Deer resistant
Native to the US
