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bitter root

Lewisia rediviva

Genus: Lewisia
Family: Montiaceae
Common Names: bitterwort

About this plant

A deciduous alpine perennial with rosettes of narrow, succulent, dark green leaves up to 5cm in height. In early spring and summer large - 5cm across, many petalled pink or white flowers bloom, after which, the plant dies back for summer dormancy

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

LoamSandyClay

NeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Ideal for an alpine house, rock garden or scree, where plants can receive resonable amounts of water in spring, but drier winters. See scree gardening for more information

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or offsets

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids under glass, and slugs and snails outside

Diseases

May be susceptible to neck rots in wet conditions

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years