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Lewisia Species, Short-Sepal Bitter-root, Shortsepal Lewisia

Lewisiabrachycalyx

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Genus

Lewisia (lew-ISS-ee-uh)

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Species

brachycalyx (brak-ee-KAL-iks)

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Synonym

Lewisia brachycarpa

Oreobroma brachycalyx

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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