Bitter Root, Oregon Bitter-root, Bitterwort, Bitterroot
Lewisia rediviva (Bitter Root) is a small ground-hugging perennial forming a rosette of narrow succulent green leaves. In early spring to early summer, it is topped with large, deep pink to nearly white flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), packed with up to 9-15 petals. Borne on short stalks, the flowers are the largest of the genus with their numerous petals surrounding a cluster of stamens. Bitter Root is summer deciduous. It dies down after flowering and re-appears in late summer. It must be kept dry whilst dormant. A very ornamental plant, this wildflower does best in rock gardens. Lewisia rediviva is the state flower of Montana.
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Montiaceae |
| Genus | Lewisia |
| Common names | Bitter Root |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 1" - 2" (3cm - 5cm) |
| Spread | 3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Spacing | 4" (10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, California, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
4 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Montiaceae |
| Genus | Lewisia |
| Common names | Bitter Root |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early) |
| Height | 1" - 2" (3cm - 5cm) |
| Spread | 3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
| Spacing | 4" (10cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, California, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming |
| Garden Uses | Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Lewisia rediviva (Bitter Root) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Lewisia rediviva (Bitter Root) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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