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Lewisia longipetala 'Little Plum'

 
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Family: Portulacaceae
Genus: Lewisia (lew-ISS-ee-uh) (Info)
Species: longipetala (lon-jee-PET-uh-luh) (Info)
Cultivar: Little Plum

Synonym:Lewisia longipetala x cotyledon

4 vendors have this plant for sale.

4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Magenta (Pink-Purple)

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Blue-Green
Aromatic
Smooth-Textured
Succulent

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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4 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Fairy1004 On Jun 7, 2008, Fairy1004 from (bestest fairy)Temperance, MI (Zone 5b) wrote:

At first after I planted it it started to die off, then I read here about the pebbles and I stuck my trowel in around both of them and put in some pebbles and at the base and it came back even better than before!!! It is a blooming fool now!! I LOVE IT-exactly what I wanted!! Now if I can just find 'Rainbow' to go with it I will be a happy camper!!

Positive RDT On Jul 17, 2005, RDT from Crossville, TN (Zone 6b) wrote:

Ater reading different commenters and watching several garden shows I decided to purchase one of these gems. I mentioned to the owner the trouble some people have with these plants and she suggested placing pebbles at the base of the plant where the crown is. This improves the drainage. It has worked for me. Linda

Positive jamie68 On Jul 9, 2005, jamie68 from Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) wrote:

'Little Plum' is really an easy Lewisia to grow. And a pleasure to have in the rock garden, as it blooms, and blooms...all spring and well into summer. Sometimes the blooms hide the foliage they are so plentiful!! Very good Rock Garden plant, does need perfect drainage!!

Positive scooterbug On May 17, 2004, scooterbug from Tellico Plains , TN (Zone 7a) wrote:

Lewisia - Little Plum ..

Charming little plant, preferring to be dry .Good for Rock gardens and troughs.

Plant in partial sun.

Suggest 1 inch of gravel or crushed stone mulch on top of soil to protect rosette leaves from wetness.
perennial Zones 4-9

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Plainfield, Illinois
Pinconning, Michigan
Temperance, Michigan
Salt Lake City, Utah
Lexington, Virginia
Vancouver, Washington
Twin Lakes, Wisconsin



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