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Cistanthe tweedyi (Tweedy's Pussypaws)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 501567

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Caryophyllales Family: Portulacaceae Genus: Cistanthe Species: Cistanthe tweedyi

Common Names add Tweedy's Pussypaws edit | delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Evergreen Ornamental Perennial   Zones / Hardiness edit 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm)   Flowering Start edit May   Flowering End edit August   Leaf Colour edit Green - Dark   Leaf Shape edit Lanceolate Rosette   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Border/Bed Container/Patio Alpine/Rock Garden Cottage Garden Low Maintenance Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun   Soil Types edit Dry Well-drained Loamy / Medium Sandy / Light   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral) 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline) 7.6 - 8.0 (Slightly alkaline)   Bloom Colour edit Pink   Wildlife Value edit Bees   Propagation Techniques edit Seed Side Shoots   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Other names for this plant:
Lewisia tweedyi
Calandrinia tweedyi



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