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Columbia lewisia

Columbia Lewisia is an attractive wildflower which may be used in the rock garden. It is a succulent perennial with a thick, well branched, fleshy root with numerous leaves at its base. Flowers can be white with pink venation to magenta-rose. It is best suited for dry conditions, but can survive for several years in west side gardens if given sufficient ventilation or provided with cover to protect it from the rain.

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Columbia lewisia

Columbia lewisia fast facts

Scientific Name

Lewisia columbiana

Family

Portulacaceae

Garden Type

Container Appropriate

Wildlife

Butterflies

Native Plant Region

Western WA, PNW, North America

Light needs

Filtered, Full Sun

Water Needs

Dry to Medium

Plant Type

Evergreen, Flowering, Perennial

Bloom Color(s)

Pink, White

Height

0 – 2 feet

Width

0 – 1 feet

Months in Bloom

May, June

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
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