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Leontopodium alpinum 
LEWISIA. (Portulacaceae, Purslane Family) 
Lewisia columbiana. Tight evergreen tufts of linear, thick fleshy leaves about 2 inches 
high. Graceful airy sprays of small pink flowers on thin stems from 8 to 10 inches 
high in June. One of the prettiest, easiest and most persistant of the Lewisias from 
the Northwest Pacific region. It should be planted in a deep pocket of gravelly acid 
soil with very good drainage in light shade or filtered sunlight. It will stand 
full sun if it is protected from the hot noon time sun. The crown of the plant 
should be mulched with an inch thick layer of stone chips, (pH 5-6) 
Lewisia howellii. Large flat rosettes of broad and very thick fleshy leaves. The rosettes 
are from 3 to 8 inches in diameter and about 3 inches high. They send up thin 
stems about 6 inches high with attractive airy sprays of small deep rose pink 
flowers in June. The directions for growing L. columbiana should be follewed here 
to the letter. Remember perfect drainage is absolutely essential, 
Lewisia rediviva. (Bitter Root) An interesting and extremely beautiful native of the 
Rocky Mountains that requires a good bit of attention in the East. Pretty rosettes 
of fleshy, dark green, long narrow leaves that begin to grow in September and re- 
main green all winter. The very large, multi-petaled, delicate rose colored flowers, as 
much as three inches in diameter are produced in June on 2 inch stems. When the 
plant is in full bloom the foliage disappears completely and remains dormant all 
summer, This remarkable plant requires a light sandy or gritty acid soil in full 
sun. (pH 5-6). Good drainage and a thick mulch of stone chips is essential. 
LINARIA. Toadflax. (Scrophulariaceae, Figwort Family) 
Linaria alpina. A lovely little alpine from the Swiss Alps that forms mats of tiny 
bluish-gray leaves on thin trailing stems and bears quantities of bright purple 
flowers each with an orange throat all through the summer. A quick and easy 
grower in ordinary garden soil in full sun. (pH 6-8) It is short lived, but reseeds 
itself - freely. 
LINNAEA, Twin Flower, (Caprifoliaceae, Honeysuckle Family) 
Linnaea borealis americana, This very popular rock garden subject forms large spread- 
ing, solid evergreen mats of small hairy green leaves, pierced by slender flower 
stems about 3 inches high, each with two charming rose pink, fragrant, nodding, 
tubular flowers in June or later, This North American native is a perfect little gem 
for the rock garden in a rich acid leafmold soil in shade. (pH 4-6) Contrary to 
popular belief it is easy and permanent if given the above treatment. The long trail- 
ing stems should be cut back once or twice for the first two years to encourage 
branching. 
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