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Alpines are generally small plants that like a spot in full sun and well-drained soil. But you don't need a rockery to grow them in. You can make a special bed or use containers
Lewisia, Bitter root
Latin nameLewisia
Common nameBitter root
Type of plantPerennial
HardinessHardy
Flower colourPink (or white)
Leaf colourMid-green
Height and spread4cm to 15cm x 10cm to 15cm (1.5in to 6in x 4in to 6in)
Description
One of the showiest plants for the rock garden, with large flowers and many petals appearing on stems above a rosette of leaves. The evergreen types need partial shade and most prefer acid soil.
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