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Lewisia cotyledon

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Shortlived, semi-succulent and evergreen. This plant grows to about 20 cm. The flower colour is depending on the species. This plant is hardy.The flowering period is May - June.

Date taken : 03.02.2011

Family : Portulacaceae

© first picture : Gijs Haverkamp

© picture 2 : Garden Picture

© picture 3 : Th. Ploeger & Zn

© picture 4 : Garden Picture

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Characteristics of this plant
type of plant : perennial
soil type : sandy soil
planting place : needs a sunny place
habit/form : compact growing
water requirement : needs moderatly water
wind tolerance : not susceptible to wind
the plant is evergreen
height approx : between 10 and 20 cm
width approx : between 20 and 30 cm
quantity per m2 : 11
flower colour : pink
leaf colour : green
edibility : The plant is not edible
flowering period : may - june
hardiness : completely hardy
special feature good butterfly and/or bee plant

Of this plant no stock is known unfortunately and therefore it does not occur in the on-line plantshop