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Bitterroot 'Little Mango'

  • Scientific Name: Lewisia longipetala 'Little Mango'
  • Garden: Natives Garden
  • Plant Type: Ground Cover
  • Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
  • Sun/Shade Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Moisture Requirements: Dry

Plant Information

A plant destined for rock garden or container, it is relatively a no-muss-no-fuss plant once happily in its niche; a mostly sunny site, quick-draining soil and being kept sufficiently dry in winter pretty much all that’s really required.

Native Lewisias all have the fleshy leaves of their dry country succulent brethren; some have that lightning bolt of intense color typical of the plants of the desert, others more pale and delicate appearing. Each is uniquely lovely and will add a special cheer to your garden with a limited amount of care.

Origin: High, rocky areas in the western half of the United States and Canada.

Culture:
mostly sun, but thrives when there is also a little shade; light to regular water but with sharp drainage, dry in winter.

Maintenance: deadhead to encourage new flowering.

Pests/Diseases: root rot due to too much retained moisture; susceptible to hail damage to succulent evergreen leaves; occasional slug damage but virtually pest free.

Data Source

www.portlandnursery.com

Photo Credit

LEWI Little Mango Full, LEWI Little Mango Full2, LEWI Little Mango Flowers (©2022 Cheri Moland)