This lovely flower made it onto Sunset’s 12 Great Drought Tolerant Plants, and for good reason. It one of the prettiest drought tolerant plants you will find. It will grow easily in rock gardens and in poor soil, though needs good drainage. This perennial is very hardy, and will provide a long blooming period with very little maintenance. Lewisia will start blooming in May and will continue to flower until fall. The flowers are colored in hues of pink, light oranges, and yellows (reflecting the apt name Sunset). The plant has succulent leaves that form a rosette which will establish into a mound over time.
This plant lives from Oregon down through California, and thrives in Sunset defined Zones 1–7 and 14–17. Sunset defines their zones differently than USDA (which defines zones based on winter lows)
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Type: Perennial
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate to low
Bloom Colors: Shades of pink, apricot and yellow
Bloom Period: Late spring to early fall
Height: 8 to 12 inches
Germination Requirements: Fall sowing is ideal.
Lewisia Cotyledon Sunset Strain