Description

Truckee lewisia grows at high elevations in the Sierra Nevada west of Lake Tahoe. It seems to favor coo, rocky areas with nearby snowmelt. The narrow succulent leaves form a low rosette. The spring bloom is naturally a shade of radiant pink. The ‘little raspberry’ selection is thought to be a hybrid with Lewisia cotyledon, which explains its magenta flowers. Truckee lewisia will require very well draining soil and occasional moisture once established. A planting site with morning sun only, or perhaps bright shade, will protect it from interior sun. Consider growing Truckee lewisia in a pot with well-draining media.