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Lewisia columbiana

Lewisia columbiana (Howell ex A. Gray) B.L. Rob.

Columbian Lewisia, Columbian Bitter-root

Portulacaceae (Purslane Family)

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USDA Symbol: LECO3

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

A succulent perennial with numerous narrow, basal leaves subtending 4-12 in. flowering stems. The blossoms of the many-flowered, branched panicle range from white with pink venation to magenta-rose.

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall when flowering.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple
Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Bloom Notes: White with pink veins to pink to magenta.

Distribution

USA: CA , ID , MT , OR , WA
Native Distribution: S. B.C., s. in the mts. to n.e. OR, adjacent ID & Ravalli Co., MT
Native Habitat: Exposed, gravelly banks; moist, rocky slopes

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist, well-drained soils.
Conditions Comments: Good for the rock garden. Best for use e. of the Cascades.

Propagation

Seed Collection: Seeds are deep reddish-brown and shining when mature.
Commercially Avail: yes

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA

Web Reference

Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) Calflora
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Lewisia columbiana in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Lewisia columbiana in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lewisia columbiana

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-02-15
Research By: TWC Staff

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