Lewisia cotyledon
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Lewisia cotyledon
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| Lewisia cotyledon is one variety of the genus Lewisia,
which grow throughout parts of western North America. L. cotyledon
is native to parts of Northern California and Southern Oregon and there
are many seed strains available. The one pictured here is planted behind
the curator's house in our newly installed rock garden. Lewisia in
general don't like a lot of winter rain on their foliage, so we have planted
them where there are overhanging rocks that give some winter protection.
L. cotyledon offers a wide color range in flowers, as it has been
hybridized probably the most of any of the genus. This species is probably
the best one for beginners to try as other species are much more demanding
in habitat requirements.
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