Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Spring Beauty
Claytonia virginica

Spring Beauty
Spring Beauty
 
Features

Small white to light pink flowers veined with pink in early spring.

 
 
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soil. 
 
Mature Height
4-6 Inches
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Pink
White
 
 
Bloom Season
April - April
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes
Found in moist woods. Naturalizes through both seed and under ground tubers. Usually goes dormant within a few weeks of blooming.