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A close up view of Ultra Violet Lewisia flowers on a white background.
A close-up macro view of Elise Ultra Violet Lewisia flowers on a white background.
Five pots of Elise Ultra Violet Lewisia that are covered in blooms on a white background.
An extreme close-up of a single Elise Ultra Violet Lewisia flower on a white background.
A pair of Elise Ultra Violet Lewisia plants in terra cotta pots on a white background.
A handful of Elise Ultra Violet Lewisia blooms arranged on a white background.

Lewisia Seeds,
Elise Ultra Violet

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Description

Bold and dramatic, Ultra Violet lewisia bursts with radiant violet blooms that glow like jewels against compact evergreen rosettes. Drought-tolerant once established and long valued as a rock garden staple, it thrives in poor, gravelly soils. Germination is improved by a short week of cold stratification in the fridge before sowing.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Lewisia cotyledon
Life Cycle
Perennial
Days to Germinate
14–21
Days to Maturity
80–90
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
8–10 in.
Ideal Temperature
65–70°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Ultra Violet has long been valued as a rock garden staple, so pick the leanest, grittiest spot you have in full sun — poor, gravelly soil suits it, and it is drought-tolerant once established. Give the seed a short week of cold stratification in the fridge to improve germination, then sow in spring and leave it sitting on the surface rather than covering it. Seedlings appear in 14 to 21 days, and plants want 8 to 10 inches of room; 65 to 70°F is their ideal growing range. Maturity comes in roughly 80 to 90 days, after which this frost-hardy perennial overwinters in zones 3 through 8.

FAQ

Does Ultra Violet Lewisia need much watering?

It is drought-tolerant once established, and it thrives in poor, gravelly soils.

Is cold stratification necessary before sowing?

Germination is improved by a short week of cold stratification in the fridge before sowing.

Where does it look best in the garden?

It has long been valued as a rock garden staple, where its radiant violet blooms glow like jewels against compact evergreen rosettes. Give it full sun and about 8 to 10 inches per plant.

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