10 Seeds Spring Beauty Claytonia virginica

Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica) is a charming low-growing woodland wildflower native to eastern North America, treasured for its delicate star-shaped blossoms that emerge in early spring. The flowers range from pale pink to white with fine darker veining, opening in soft drifts that bring the first signs of the season to shaded gardens and naturalized spaces.
Ideal for woodland gardens, rock gardens, and shaded borders, Spring Beauty works beautifully when planted in groups where its early blooms can be enjoyed up close. The small, grass-like foliage goes dormant by early summer after setting seed, making it a natural companion for later-emerging perennials. It prefers cool, humus-rich woodland conditions and rewards patient gardeners with cheerful seasonal color.
Species: Claytonia virginica
Type: Perennial wildflower
Plant_Habit: Low-growing, clump-forming
Sun: Partial shade to full shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, humus-rich
Zones: 3-8
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; sow in fall or chill 6-8 weeks before sowing
Sowing: Surface sow, barely cover with soil
Spacing: 3-4 inches
Notes: Goes dormant in summer; mark planting location