Lewisia, 'Little Plum'
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
- Bloom or Harvest Time
- May, June, July, August, September
Description
Low growing and compact with beautiful plum coloured blooms through early summer and repeating again in the fall; narrow succulent foliage adds interest and depth; great selection for the front of a border or rock garden planting
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Details
Plant Height: 4 inches
Flower Height: 8 inches
Spread: 8 inches
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Hardiness Zone: 4a
Description:
Low growing and compact with beautiful plum coloured blooms through early summer and repeating again in the fall; narrow succulent foliage adds interest and depth; great selection for the front of a border or rock garden planting
Ornamental Features
Little Plum Bitteroot has violet star-shaped flowers with plum purple centers at the ends of the stems in late spring, which are interesting on close inspection. Its attractive succulent narrow leaves emerge light green in spring, turning forest green in color the rest of the year.
Landscape Attributes
Little Plum Bitteroot is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a mounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other garden plants with less refined foliage.
This is a high maintenance plant that will require regular care and upkeep, and should not require much pruning, except when necessary, such as to remove dieback. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Little Plum Bitteroot is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
Planting & Growing
Little Plum Bitteroot will grow to be only 4 inches tall at maturity extending to 8 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 8 inches. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 5 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.
This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It requires an extremely dry, well-drained growing location, and will usually die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in sandy soils. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location. Consider applying a thick mulch around the root zone in both summer and winter to conserve soil moisture and protect it in exposed locations or colder microclimates. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
| SKU | Container Size |
| P4133 | #1 Container (1 Gallon) |
* Not all container sizes may be available at this time. See store for details on specific container size availability.
More Information
| Bloom or Harvest Time | May, June, July, August, September |
|---|---|
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Common Family Name | Lewisia |
| Mature Spread (Range) | Under 12" |
| Mature Height (Range) | 7-12" |