Siberian Springbeauty

(Claytonia sibirica)

Siberian Springbeauty (Claytonia sibirica)

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Summary

Claytonia sibirica, commonly known as Siberian Springbeauty, is a perennial herb that can sometimes behave as an annual, native to moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and forest edges of the Northwestern United States, including Alaska, and extending into Eastern Russia. It is a low-growing plant, typically reaching 5-15 cm in height, forming a basal rosette of fleshy stems. The leaves are variable in shape, ranging from linear to lanceolate or deltate, and are often a bright green, adding to the plant’s ornamental value. The flowers, borne on slender stalks, are particularly notable for their size, 8–20 mm in diameter, and their striking coloration, with petals that can be white, candy-striped, or pink. The blooming period extends from February to August, with some individuals continuing to display flowers into the autumn months. The flowers are hermaphroditic, protandrous, and self-fertile, which can be beneficial for gardeners as they do not require a pollinator to set seed.

Siberian Springbeauty is valued for its early spring blooms and is often used in rock gardens, alpine collections, and as a ground cover in shaded areas. It is relatively easy to maintain, requiring low to medium amounts of water and can adapt to a range of soil drainage conditions, from slow to fast. While it thrives in full sun, it can also tolerate part shade, making it versatile for various garden settings. However, gardeners should be aware that in some conditions, it can self-seed prolifically, potentially becoming weedy.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 0.5-1.5 feet
  • Width: 1-3 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Pink, White
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and forest edges

Other Names

Common Names: Pink Purslane, Candy Flower, Siberian Miner’s-Lettuce, Siberian Spring Beauty, Candyflower, Candy-Flower, Pink-Purslane, Sibirisk Vinterportulak, Sibirisches Tellerkraut, Claytonia De Sibérie

Scientific Names: , Claytonia sibirica, Claytonia sibirica var. sibirica, Montia sibirica, Limnia alsinoides, Claytonia alsinoides, Claytonia asarifolia, Montia asarifolia, Claytonia bifida, Limnia asarifolia

GBIF Accepted Name: Claytonia sibirica L.