Lewisia tweedyi – Tweedy's Lewisia, Rare Native Perennial

Lewisia tweedyi

Lewisia tweedyi is an evergreen perennial with broad, lance-shaped mid-green leaves to 4 inches long, tinted with purple and borne in basal rosettes up to 18 inches in diameter. Open, funnel-shaped, pink-to-cream flowers to 3 inches across appear once in early spring.

Noteworthy Characteristics

• Native to Washington's Wenatchee Mountains
• Very rare
• Difficult to propagate

Growing Conditions & Care

Sensitive to winter wet.

Propagation

Remove offsets in early summer.

Potential Problems

Rust, stem rot, snails, slugs, aphids, and mealybugs.

Quick Reference

• Height/Spread: 6–12 in. / 1–3 ft.
• Light: Full sun only
• Moisture: Dry to medium
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Flower Color: Pink, White
• Uses: Beds, borders, specimen, rock gardens
• Type: Perennial