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(Lewisia columbiana)
Columbian Lewisia (Lewisia columbiana)
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Photo by: Randal | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Randal | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-07-05T11:27:18-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Lewisia columbiana, commonly known as Columbian lewisia, is a perennial herb native to the alpine and subalpine areas of the Pacific Northwest, including British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. It thrives in rocky, well-drained soils and is often found in gravelly areas, cliff sides, and talus slopes. This species typically forms a low-growing rosette of fleshy, evergreen leaves from which multiple flowering stems arise, reaching up to 30 centimeters in height. Each stem can bear an impressive display of up to 100 flowers, blooming from late spring to early summer. The flowers are particularly notable for their white to pale pink petals, which are oval-shaped with a notched tip and marked with distinct dark pink veining, creating a striking contrast.
Columbian lewisia is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in rock gardens, alpine troughs, and other areas with excellent drainage. Its showy flowers make it a popular choice for adding color to challenging garden spots. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates. It is essential to avoid overwatering and to provide a well-draining soil mix to prevent root rot. Columbian lewisia is not known for significant disease or pest issues, but it can be sensitive to excessive moisture and poor drainage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Columbian lewisia is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in rock gardens, alpine troughs, and other areas with excellent drainage. Its showy flowers make it a popular choice for adding color to challenging garden spots. While it prefers full sun, it can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates. It is essential to avoid overwatering and to provide a well-draining soil mix to prevent root rot. Columbian lewisia is not known for significant disease or pest issues, but it can be sensitive to excessive moisture and poor drainage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1 feet
- Width: 0.35-0.7 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: White, Pink
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to alpine and subalpine areas of the Pacific Northwest
Other Names
Common Names: Columbia Bitterroot, Columbia Lewisia, Léwisie Du Columbia
Scientific Names: , Lewisia columbiana, Oreobroma columbianum, Calandrinia columbiana, Lewisia columbiana subsp. columbiana, Talinum denticulatum,
GBIF Accepted Name: Lewisia columbiana (Howell ex A.Gray) B.L.Rob.