Description

Claytonia caroliniana, Carolina Spring Beauty, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennial

Claytonia caroliniana
Claytonia caroliniana Michx.
Carolina Springbeauty
Portulacaceae (Purslane Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: clca
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)
A pair of smooth leaves occurs halfway up the slender, 4-12 in. stem. Leaves much wider than C. virginica. Several pink or white flowers with darker pink veins are borne in a loose cluster in the upper part of the stem. Plant disappears from above ground shortly after the seed capsules have ripened.

Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AR , CT , GA , IN , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MN , NC , NH , NY , OH , PA , TN , VA , VT , WI , WV
Canada: NB , NS , ON , PE
Native Distribution: N.S. to Ont., s. to New England, n. MI & n.e. MN; also mts. to GA, AL & AR
Native Habitat: Rich woods
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist , Wet
Soil Description: Rich, moist soils. Prefers high humus.
Benefit
Use Food: The tuberous roots can be eaten like potatoes. (Lamb/Rhynard)
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Claytonia caroliniana, Carolina Spring Beauty, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennial

(requires a minimum purchase of 5 plants)

Wholesale pricing is based on quantity.

5 or more $7.00 each
25 or more $3.75 each
50 or more $2.00 each
300 or more $1.85 each

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Native bare root perennials are dug and shipped while dormant, mid November to early spring.

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Check the native status of this species for your area : https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=CLCA