[theodorepayne.org] Habitat, Description: Species Name: Lewisia cotyledon var. cotyledon Common Name: Cliff Maids This perennial grows wild at high altitudes. Wonderful in rock gardens. Needs some summer water. Give afternoon shade in inland gardens. Plant Family: Portulacaceae Plant Type: Perennial Height by Width: 1' H x 1' W Growth Habit: Rosettes Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen Growth Rate: Moderate Sun Exposure: Coast: full sun; Inland: part sun Soil Preference: Well-draining Water Requirements: Infrequent to occasional Cold Hardy to: 7000' Flower Season: Spring/Summer Flower Color: Pink/White Endangered?: Distribution: Klamath Range, High Cascade Range Natural Habitat: Rocky, sandy slopes, subalpine forests between 400' and 7000' (contributed by Mary Ann Machi)