Quick answer: Siskiyou lewisia (Lewisia cotyledon) is native to 2 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 24 Oct 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Rocky crevices, sharp drainage |
| Bloom | Bloom May-Jul |
| Height | 6-12 in |
| Wildlife value | Bees |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 24 Oct 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 24 Oct 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Siskiyou lewisia
Where is Siskiyou lewisia native?
Siskiyou lewisia (Lewisia cotyledon) is native to California and Oregon. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Siskiyou lewisia bloom?
Siskiyou lewisia blooms May-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Siskiyou lewisia need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Dry. Soil: Rocky crevices, sharp drainage. Mature height: 6-12 in.
Is Siskiyou lewisia good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Bees.
Is Siskiyou lewisia deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Siskiyou lewisia is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy Siskiyou lewisia?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 24 Oct 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Lewisia cotyledon by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Siskiyou lewisia.
- Seaside daisy Erigeron glaucus
- Western blue-eyed grass Sisyrinchium bellum
- Sticky monkeyflower Mimulus aurantiacus
- Black sage Salvia mellifera
- California flannelbush Fremontodendron californicum
- Elegant clarkia Clarkia unguiculata
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