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Family
Portulacaceae
Botanical Name
Lewisia 'Little Plum'
Plant Common Name
Hybrid Lewisia
General Description
This seed-grown hybrid is prized not only for its showy flowers but also for its relative tolerance of damp conditions.
This hardy perennial forms rosettes of leathery, lance-shaped, evergreen leaves that grow from a stout taproot. Airy clusters of rosy violet, 8-petaled blooms are borne on low, slender, branching stems from mid to late spring, and sometimes again in late summer. The flowers have purple veins and salmon-orange undertones.
Grow 'Little Plum' in full to partial sun and gritty, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. It does best in sites that receive neither hot sun nor excessive moisture (a north- or east-facing wall is ideal). Plants often benefit from a gravel mulch (avoid water-absorbent mulches such as composted bark). Remove spent leaves and crowded growth to promote good air circulation. This relatively moisture-tolerant cultivar makes a good choice for regions with damp winters (such as the Northeast United States). Use it in rock gardens, troughs, and wall plantings.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 8
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Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
6"-8" / 15.2cm - 20.3cm
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Width
8"-12" / 20.3cm - 30.5cm
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Sand
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Tolerances
Drought
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Growth Rate
Slow
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Water Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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Habit
Rosette/Stemless
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Purple, Rose, Violet
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green, Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green, Olive, Dark Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Single
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Yes
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Showy Bark
No
