ON THIS PLANT
Claytonia virginica, the Virginia springbeauty, eastern spring beauty, grass-flower or fairy spud, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the family Montiaceae. Its native range is eastern North America. Its scientific name honors Colonial Virginian botanist John Clayton (1694–1773).
THE NAME
The Virginia springbeauty is a delicate and cherished native wildflower found throughout Missouri in the spring. Its beautiful blooms make it one of the most striking plants of the season. The name "virginica" in its scientific classification refers to Virginia, which is why it is known as the Virginia springbeauty.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Claytonia
- Family
- Montiaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 4-9
- Mature Height
- 15 cm to 25 cm
- Mature Spread
- 15 cm to 25 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- White, Pink
- Flower Size
- 0.76 cm to 1.52 cm
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Planting Time
- Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
- Native Area
- Mexico
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Springbeauty en Fairy spud en Virginia springbeauty en Eastern springbeauty en Narrow-leaved Spring Beauty en Eastern Spring Beauty en Purslane en Virginia Spring Beauty en Narrow-leaf spring beauty
