I'm a real show-stopper in any tropical-or-Mediterranean-style garden. I love being in a border in front of other plants, and I'm also happy in pots. Although I'm originally from California I'm not really into "Surfin' USA" or the Beach Boys, I prefer the rugged mountain valleys. I love full sun, and well-drained soil, my leaves are evergreen, and I will try to flower all summer. My flowers come in a wife variety of summer colours. I'm great in pots or borders, but if you try to remember where I'm originally found, you'll know not to over-water me.
Lewisia
I form a rosette clump quite low to the soil and my flowers are borne on arching stems 5cm to 10cm long. If I'm left out all winter my stem can stretch up and form a little trunk but I'll still be quite a small succulent plant