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Bill
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Lewisia cotyledon (Bitter Root) is native to the Pacific Northwest.

It prefers cooler climates, where it should be grown in full sun, but can be grown in warmer areas if it is planted in light shade. Lewisias are also suitable for container plantings.

The most critical requirement for growing Lewisias is near-perfect drainage around the plant's crown to prevent rot during the winter months. (fine gravel or granite grit should be added around the crown at planting time)

Lewisias are easily hybridized, and propagated by seed which may be sown in Spring or Fall.
Most Lewisias are hardy to USDA zone 5.

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Exbury Azalea
Growing Azaleas in the Garden
Caring for Ailing Azaleas
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Pacific Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum pedatum)
The hardy Pacific Maidenhair Fern can add a bit of graceful elegance to any shaded area of your garden. The fronds emerge in early spring on black, wire-like stems that reach 18-24 inches. They prefer a rich, humus soil and constant, even moisture.
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Oh I love all three....especially the first one. [Smile] Bitter root sure doesn't fit the beauty of the flowers.

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I really like the first one too......very nice....I wonder how many different plants you have Bill???? Do you know? [dunno] Probably tons.....
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TOO MANY!!! [Smile] just kidding of course because I am still buying more every week....
I could only guess how many plants I have under cultivation... 4-500 shrubs and perennials and bunches of bulbs and annuals. [dunno]
One of these days I'll map the gardens out and we'll know for sure!
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Lewisia's are on my wish list..... [critic]
They sure are pretty!

What are all the colors they come in????
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Lewisia cotyledon comes in shades of white to pink or with red and white stripes.

Lewisia howellii has larger flowers in shades of white to pink.

Lewisia tweedyi has salmon pink flowers.

Lewisia columbiana has white flowers with pink veins.

Lewisia rediviva produces 2" rose or white flowers AFTER the foliage dies back in the spring. (looks like a little water lily, sitting alone over bare dirt...) I don't have one but I sure wanna get one.

........ and then there are hybrids...
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quote:
Lewisia tweedyi has salmon pink flowers.

That's the one I like...

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Like everyone else has already stated I adore the bitter root. But I'm in virginia and it does get hot. The idea of having it in the house though that might work.

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