Lewisia longipetala
Common Name(s):
Truckee Lewisia Little Raspberry
Long petaled Lewisia
Synonym:
Oreobroma longipetala
Long petal Lewisia
Flower:
Pink
Blooms :
Jun
to:
Aug
Flower with 5-10 pink petals 1-1.5 inch long, 2 sepals
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
YES
Family:
Portulacaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Foliage:
Green
Basal rosette of thin fleshy leaves 1-3" long
Fall Color?
YES
Green leaves present
Evergreen
Photo by:
Heading 6
Green leaves present
Oregon Native?
NO
West State Native?
YES
Origins:
Sierra Nevada Mountains of California
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
4
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
YES
Firewise?
YES
Height:
4-6"
Spread:
6-8"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Boulder, rock fields, crevices, scree fed by snowmelt, meadows
Soil:
Well drained gritty soil
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Minimal needs, apply a balanced (10-10-10) or low nitrogen liquid fertilizer diluted 1/3 strength once to twice during early spring and summer growing seasons
Mulch:
Gravel, stone chips, crushed granite
Only water when soil is dry, give excellent drainage, sun, deadhead, in winter protect from rain, lightly fertilize in spring, if in a pot, repot every 2-3 years
Long Term:
Winter:
Drainage is critical, plants must not sit in cold, damp soil, cover if get heavy rain, make sure have gravel dressing
Spring:
Provide well-drained gritty soil, and 6+ hours of sun, water sparingly, give gravel top dressing to keep crown dry, minimal fertilizer if at all, deadhead
Summer:
Give afternoon shade to prevent scorching, water only if dry
Fall:
Taper off watering to keep crown dry, give full sun, gravel mulch
General Care Comments:
Needs exceptional drainage, gritty soil, keep crown above soil line, give full sun, avoid wet soggy soil, deadhead
Common Problems
Too much moisture, wet leaves, heat and drought stress, pests
Diseases:
Botrytis if wet conditions
Insects:
Aphids, spider mites,
Environmental Problems:
As a species that relies on snow pack, warmer temperatures are a major problem, increased recreation
Pests:
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