dwarf lewisia
Namedwarf lewisia
Species NameLewisia pygmaea
Common NameDwarf Lewisia
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyintermediate
Foliage Typefleshy leaves
Height (cm)8
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDelicate, star-shaped light purple flowers with yellow stamens, growing in a compact cluster directly from the ground.
Description
This image displays a cluster of Dwarf Lewisia (Lewisia pygmaea) in its natural habitat, not a bonsai specimen. The plant features vibrant light purple to pink star-shaped flowers with prominent yellow centers, surrounded by fleshy, linear green leaves. It is a low-growing perennial found in alpine environments.
