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Candy Flower

Candy Flower

Claytonia sibirica

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 2b – Zone 9b

A delicate low-growing perennial with small succulent leaves and dainty pink or white striped flowers. Blooms in spring and self-seeds readily, making it useful as a groundcover in woodland and shade garden settings.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.25–1.4β€² tall Γ— 0.5–1β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 2bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 9b

pH Range

67
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7

Soil Texture

Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Siberia and northwestern North America

Native to: Alaska, Oregon, Washington

Function & Care

ediblepollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed