Lewisia 'TNLEWCC' Constant Coral is a hybrid perennial shrub that brings coral-toned flowers to rocky alpine gardens from May through October. This low-growing plant, reaching just 3 to 6 inches tall and spreading 9 to 12 inches wide, thrives in Zones 4 through 8 and handles drought beautifully once established. The name honors Captain Meriwether Lewis of the legendary 1804-1806 expedition, and this variety carries the genus's signature trait: flowers composed of rosette-arranged petals in warm, inviting colors. It's a tough little plant that deer won't touch, making it both ornamental and practical.
Full Sun
Moderate
4-8
6in H x 12in W
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Constant Coral produces showy coral-colored flowers across an exceptionally long season, blooming reliably from late spring into fall. The compact, spreading habit makes it excellent for rock gardens, alpine troughs, and well-draining borders where most perennials struggle. Once established, it tolerates drought and requires only moderate maintenance, yet it attracts butterflies and hummingbirds throughout the growing season. Its combination of extended bloom time, low stature, and pollinator appeal gives gardeners a long payoff from a tiny footprint.
Lewisia Constant Coral serves primarily as an ornamental plant, valued for its long season of coral-toned, showy flowers. It excels in rock gardens, alpine troughs, and containers where drainage can be strictly controlled. The combination of its compact size and extended bloom makes it particularly useful for softening rocky outcrops or filling gaps in xeriscaped borders where you want persistent color from May through October.
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“Lewisia as a genus originates from rocky, north-facing mountain slopes across the western United States, where 19 species naturally evolved to thrive in harsh, well-drained alpine terrain. The genus itself bears the name of Captain Meriwether Lewis (1774-1809), one of the two leaders of the Corps of Discovery expedition from 1804 to 1806 that first mapped the North American continent coast-to-coast. 'TNLEWCC' Constant Coral is a modern hybrid, representing centuries of plant selection refined into a single cultivar that maintains the wild toughness of its ancestors while offering the extended blooming season and consistent coral color that home gardeners crave.”