Lewisia cotyledon 'Elise'

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9

Light: Full sun to part shade

Mature Size: 4–6" tall | compact rosettes

Attracts: Pollinators

Bloom Time: Spring through summer

Water Needs: Low once established; water sparingly

Soil: Gritty, sharply drained, slightly acidic soils

Growth Habit: Compact, rosette-forming evergreen perennial

Flowers: Funnel-shaped blooms in a bright mix of pink, orange, yellow, and white

Ideal For: Rock gardens, containers, vertical walls, crevice plantings, well-drained water-wise landscapes

Evergreen: Yes, especially in mild climates

Why We Love It:
‘Elise’ Lewisia packs an incredible amount of color into a small space. Its tidy evergreen rosettes stay attractive year-round, while the bright flowers bloom repeatedly through the season in shades that almost glow against stone and gravel. Perfectly suited to rock gardens and crevice plantings, it thrives where drainage is excellent and water is limited. This is one of those plants that instantly adds detail, texture, and color to alpine-style gardens and containers.

Additional Info:
Deer resistant and low maintenance once established. Performs best in gritty, sharply drained soils and should be protected from excessive winter moisture, especially in colder climates. Ideal for troughs, vertical crevice gardens, retaining walls, and containers where drainage can be carefully controlled.