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Lewisiopsis tweedyi

Tweedy's lewisia

An evergreen, rosette-forming perennial with fleshy, obovate leaves to 10cm in length and peach-pink to light yellow flowers 4-6cm in width, on stems to 20cm in length

Synonyms
Lewisia tweedyi
Lewisia tweedyi ex lemon form

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Orange White Yellow Pink Green Purple
Summer Orange White Yellow Pink Green Purple
Autumn Green Purple
Winter Green Purple
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Montiaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
Genus

A genus of one species of flowering plant, endemic to the rocky regions of western North America and British Columbia, with oval-shaped, leathery, glossy, dark green foliage and coral, apricot, yellow or pink flowers which appear from spring to summer

Name status

Correct

Plant range
W North America

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, very well-drained, neutral to acid soil in light shade; a gravel top dressing helps to keep foliage dry. Protect from winter wet. Suitable for cultivation in a container in an alpine house

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame in autumn. Propagate by removing offsets in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
Pruning

Deadhead after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids under glass and to slugs and snails outdoors

Diseases

Prone to neck rot in wet conditions

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