Botanical profile

Lewisia longipetala 'Little Raspberry'

Latin name
Lewisia 'Little Raspberry' (long.)
Common name
Lewisia 'Little Raspberry'
Type
Perennial
Family
Montiaceae

A pretty perennial that produces fleshy leaves, gathered in a low rosette, and raspberry-red, star-shaped flowers in spring and then autumn. Very interesting in rock gardens.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate
Fertilization
Fertilizer for flowering
Soil type
Well drained, Acidic
Minimum temperature
'-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
May-June
Flower color
Pink
Foliage color
Green
Shape
In rosette
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 inches (15 cm)
Width
8 inches (20.5 cm)
Growth rate
Slow

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