Lewisia rediviva
Lewisia rediviva, Bitter Root.
Description
Perennial, flowers rose-pink, 2" across, June, narrow, red-green leaves form basal rosette in early spring, leaves die back in June, British Colombia to San Bernardino Mtns. to Rocky Mtns., not alkali tolerant, needs good drainage, the peeled, boiled root may be eaten, protect from birds until established, excellent showy plant at higher elevations or in the East. It has a tendency to rot in the winters at lower elevations because of wet conditions.
Available at our Online store.
| Contact: |
pan@laspilitas.com |
We are currently not selling this plant through our Online storefront.
Available at our Santa Margarita store.
| Contact: |
bawilson@laspilitas.com |
| Hours: |
Open Saturday only from 9am to 4pm |
| Address: |
3232 Las Pilitas Rd.
Santa Margarita, CA 93453 |
We are currently not selling this plant through our Santa Margarita storefront.
Available at our Escondido store.
| Contact: |
escondido@laspilitas.com |
| Hours: |
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 4pm |
| Address: |
8331 Nelson Way
Escondido, CA 92026 |
We are currently not selling this plant through our Escondido storefront.
Characteristics
Lewisia rediviva Bitter Root's foliage type is deciduous.
Lewisia rediviva Bitter Root's flower color is pink.
Lewisia rediviva Bitter Root's fruit is edible.
Communities
Communities for Lewisia rediviva Bitter Root:Mixed-evergreen Forest, Sagebrush Scrub and Yellow Pine Forest.
Ranges for Lewisia rediviva
| ph: | 5.00 to 7.00 |
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| usda: | 4 to 8 |
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| height[m]: | 0.10 to 0.30 |
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| width[m]: | 0.10 to 0.30 |
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| rainfall[cm]: | 54.00 to 116.00 |
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Last edited on 2012-01-08 18:10:07.
