Lewisia cotyledon | cliff maids

Lewisia cotyledon (cliffmaids) is a stunningly beautiful evergreen perennial for the rock garden or container. Succulent leaves form a substantial rosette that is smothered in a succession of delicate flowers from late spring to early summer. Flowers range in color from pale pink to magenta to yellow, salmon, or orange.

Distinctions: Recipient of the Award of Garden Marit by the Royal Horticultural Society.

Zones: 6 to 9
Family: Moniaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: > 6 in.
Spread: 6 to 12 in.
Exposure: full sun to part shade
Soil: alpine, dry, rocky
Bloom Time: May
Native Range: southern Oregon and northern California