Virginia Springbeauty
(Claytonia virginica)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 0.25 - 0.5 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 1 ft
Flower Color: White / Pink
Flower Time: Early Spring (Mar - May)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Green / Brown
Autumn Color: N/A (Dormant)
Sun Conditions: Part Shade (Tolerates Full Sun)
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: Insufficient Info (Prob Safe)
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Spring Beauty
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Spring Beauty is an early pollen and nectar source that attracts bees and other pollinators. Small mammals like Chipmunks may occasionally eat the corms (Underground tubers).
