Variableleaf Springbeauty

Claytonia heterophylla

Variableleaf Springbeauty

John Rusk from Berkeley, CA, United States of America

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Portulacaceae
Genus:
Claytonia
Species:
Claytonia heterophylla

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
White, Pink
Ground Cover:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Oregon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers shaded forest floors

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o