Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Constant™ Comment Bitter Root, also known as Lewisia, has long, leathery green foliage that grows in a rosette formation, creating a lush display. The greenery is lovely, but this beauty is a showstopper when it blooms. Pink flowers bloom on the ends of long stems that emerge from between the leaves. This plant maintains excellent symmetry and almost looks like it was created by a kaleidoscope when viewed from above. The Constant™ Comment Bitter Root blooms from late spring until fall.
This succulent is easy to maintain and provides color and texture to a bed or border. Since this plant has a low profile, it may be best to feature in a container so it is easier to admire the showy flowers while in bloom. As a succulent, this plant thrives with a certain degree of neglect. The Constant™ Comment Bitter Root grows as a perennial in USDA zones 6 through 9.
Constant™ Comment Bitter Root Care
Plant in full sun to partial shade. Soil should allow for drainage, and as a succulent, this plant does best with poor quality soil. Bitter Root likes to dry out between watering. Water the ground around the plant and avoid watering from overhead to prevent water from collecting in the crown.
Avoid fertilizing as Lewisia is not a heavy feeder. Remove damaged growth as needed; otherwise, this plant does not require much pruning.
Constant™ Comment Bitter Root Spacing
The Constant™ Comment Bitter Root has an upright growth habit and will reach 4 to 5 inches tall and 6 to 8 inches wide. Space plants 6 to 8 inches apart or grow 2 to 3 in a 12-inch container.
Constant™ Comment Bitter Root Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 6 to 9 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-11 Inches
- Mature Spread
- 6-11 Inches
- Growth Habit
- , Mounded
- Water Needs
- Dry
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , Pink
- Flower Description
- Pink
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring to Fall
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Constant™ Comment Bitter Root
- Botanical Name
- LEWISIA CONSTANT 'COMMENT'
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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