Claytonia virginica (Spring beauty)

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Botanical Name: Claytonia virginica

Common Name: Spring beauty Genus: Claytonia

This low-growing, spring-blooming succulent touts 5-petaled, pale-pink striped flowers with strap-like foliage that continues to grow after bloom but disappears in late spring when the plants go into dormancy. It can literally carpet the ground in early spring, giving the impression of a light dusting of snow. Its flowers open when the sun is out and close when it is cloudy.
Noteworthy characteristics: This native eastern North American wildflower can be somewhat invasive in optimum growing conditions. It produces sweet, edible underground tubers (corms) that taste like chestnut and were consumed by early Americans.
Care: Grow in rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, massed in rock gardens, woodland gardens, meadows, naturalized areas, or wildflower gardens.
Propagation: Sow seed in open containers in autumn.
Problems: Downy mildew, rust, and aphids may occur.

Overview
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Height	6 in. to 12 in.
Spread	6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit	Spreads
Light	Full Sun Only
Moisture	Dry to Medium
Maintenance	Low
Characteristics	Native; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time	Early Spring; Late Spring; Spring
Flower Color	Pink Flower; White Flower
Uses	, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Naturalizing
Style	, Meadow Garden, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest	, Spring Interest
Type	,Perennials

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