Western Spring Beauty, Lanceleaf Spring Beauty, Spring Beauty, Indian Potato
A delight to the eyes, Claytonia lanceolata (Western Spring Beauty) is a charming tuberous perennial with a short stem bearing a pair of fleshy, lance-shaped leaves and loose clusters of 3-20 small, bowl-shaped, white to pink flowers. Blooming from mid-spring to mid-summer (depending on elevation), barely waiting for the snow to melt, each flower features yellow blotches near the base of each petal, five white stamens supporting pink anthers, and a white stigma. Delicate dark-purplish veins on the petals help guide bees to the nectar. One or two basal leaves may be present early in the season. Western Spring Beauty grows from a spherical, edible, underground tuber that tastes like a potato. Native Americans used the tuber for food and for animal fodder. Emerging in great profusion on spring-wet open slopes, Western Spring Beauty thrives in the rocky soil of alpine climates and makes a lovely addition to the rock garden.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Montiaceae |
Common names | Spring Beauty |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid), |
Height | 8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Southwest, California, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Montiaceae |
Common names | Spring Beauty |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid), |
Height | 8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Southwest, California, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Claytonia lanceolata (Western Spring Beauty) do I need for my garden?
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