Claytonia sibirica, commonly known as Siberian spring beauty, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Montiaceae family. Native to Siberia and other parts of northern Asia, it thrives in moist meadows, open woods, and along stream banks.
The plant typically reaches a height of up to 20 cm and features a basal rosette of oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips. These green leaves can grow up to 5 cm in length. Claytonia sibirica produces pink or white flowers with five petals arranged in a star shape, which bloom from April through June.
This plant serves as an important food source for wildlife such as deer, elk, moose, rabbits, and rodents, who feed on its leaves during the spring when other food sources may be scarce.
Indigenous people have used Claytonia sibirica for medicinal purposes for centuries, valuing its anti-inflammatory properties that help alleviate pain caused by arthritis or rheumatism.
Overall, Claytonia sibirica is an attractive wildflower that enhances the beauty of natural landscapes while providing crucial ecological benefits, such as food for wildlife.
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial, Annual, Biennial
- Genus
- Claytonia
- Family
- Montiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 3
- Mature Height
- 5 cm to 40 cm
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- Pink, White
- Flower Size
- 0.76 cm to 2.03 cm
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Late spring, Early summer
- Native Area
- Russia
Other names.
