Species spring beauty
purple-white flowers with white filaments, purple-pink anthers and yellow center on green stems

spring beauty

Claytonia virginica

Spring beauty (Claytonia virginica) is a wonderful species of plant. It is a low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial which produces eye-catching star-like pink flowers in early spring. Its light green leaves are shaped like a heart and have a delightful texture. Not only is it visually pleasing, its root system is very hardy and able to tolerate cold temperatures. Spring beauty makes a perfect addition to any garden as it adds a pop of color and life. Its delicate beauty and hardiness make the spring beauty species truly amazing.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation,Division,Layering Propagation,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

White to pink Flowers In Spring

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

High

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Spring beauty needs to be watered moderately. Water once a week or when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering, as this can cause the roots to rot. Additionally, always check for drainage to make sure the plant is not sitting in water.

sunlight

Spring beauty (Claytonia virginica) requires around 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, preferably in the morning or late afternoon. The intensity of the sunlight shouldn't be too high as this could lead to the plant wilting or its growth becoming stunted. During the mid-day the sun’s direct rays can be too overpowering and can even cause the plant to burn.

pruning

Spring beauty (Claytonia virginica) should be lightly pruned in early spring before the new growth appears. The plant should mainly only be pruned to remove dead or diseased foliage. It is also advisable to prune off any flower stems that have formed from previous growing seasons in order to encourage the plant to put its energy into producing more vigorous new growth. Doing so will help maintain the cosmetic appeal of the plant and encourage more abundant blooms for the current season.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering

Spring beauty typically starts flowering in March or April.

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