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Candy Flower

Candy Flower

Claytonia sibirica

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 2b – Zone 9b

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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
Family
Montiaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Siberia and northwestern North America

Native to: Alaska, Oregon, Washington

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

Companion Planting

Plants well with