Essential Lewisia Care: How to Plant and Avoid Crown Rot

Lewisia is one of the most stunning perennial rock garden plants, but planting it incorrectly can quickly lead to crown rot. In this video, I share the essential steps for planting Lewisia so it thrives in your yard, including the gravel trick to protect the crown, ideal soil drainage, and proper sun exposure. 🌸 Key Topics Covered: • Hardiness zones and sunlight requirements (Zones 5–8) • Soil preparation and improving drainage with sand or gravel • The crucial planting trick: elevating the crown above ground level • Surrounding the crown with pea gravel to prevent rotting ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to Lewisia 0:23 - Sun & Soil Drainage Requirements 0:45 - Preparing the Planting Hole with Gravel 1:16 - The Gravel Collar: Protecting the Crown from Rot 2:23 - Final Placement & Care Tips If you enjoyed this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to Gardening in my yard for more everyday gardening tips and tours! #GardeningInMyYard #Gardening #Lewisia #RockGarden #FlowerGardening #GardeningTips