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Virginia Springbeauty

Virginia Springbeauty

Claytonia virginica

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b

A delicate spring ephemeral wildflower with small pink or white flowers that blooms early before tree canopy leafs out. Ideal for naturalized woodland gardens and shaded areas.

Overview

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

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

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

Spring

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas

Function & Care

ediblewildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafrootflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, tuber