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Buy Claytonia virginica

Also Known As

  • Virginia Spring Beauty

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-8"
  • W: 4"-8"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

7 bulbs ($5.00 ea) | $35

Shipping $8.95, free on orders over $95

4988 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

10 bulbs ($4.50 ea) | $45

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4997 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

15 bulbs ($4.00 ea) | $60

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5000 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

20 bulbs ($3.50 ea) | $70

Shipping $8.95, free on orders over $95

4998 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

50 bulbs ($3.00 ea) | $150

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4999 at Sunshine Farm and Gardens

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Claytonia virginica plant details

Claytonia virginica is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Claytonia virginica

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: montiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 8 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring
Uses: bare root shipping available, border plant, ephemeral, larger quantity available, summer dormant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Claytonia virginica

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Similar in culture and flower as Claytonia caroliniana, but with more elongated and narrow foliage.

Gardening facts about Claytonia virginica plant

How to Grow Claytonia virginica

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy

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aka Candyflower

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • dappled shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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aka Claytonia parvifolia var. flagellaris

Plant Type

Perennial, Groundcover

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Miner's Lettuce

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3b-8b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 6"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture
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aka Carolina Spring Beauty

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

6a-9b

Size

Height: 6"

Width: 4"

  • bright shade
  • regular
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aka Montia perfoliata, Miner's Letuce

Plant Type

Perennial, Fruit / Vegetable

Zones

6a-10a

Size

Height: 6"-12"

Width: 6"-12"

  • bright shade - shade
  • even moisture - regular
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