Complete Guide to Flower Names and Cultivation Techniques

Lewisia, also known as Bitterroot, in the family Portulacaceae; genus Lewisia, native to the mid-mountain regions of the western coast of the United States. Its flower language is fairy-tale love. The flowers are white, blooming from early spring to summer. The roots are fleshy, and the leaves are obovate. Its cold tolerance is not strong. It prefers moist spring and dry summer conditions. In humid climates, it is best given full sunlight. It is suited to fertile, deep sandy soil. Propagation is by seed sowing or division in spring. It is used in rock gardens, and in recent years has become popular as a potted plant.