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Carolina springbeauty

Claytonia caroliniana

Carolina springbeauty (Claytonia caroliniana) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–9a. Mature size 6"–1'. Blooms Mar–Jun.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 20 U.S. states, including AR, CT, GA, IN, KY, MA…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–9a
Mature size: 6"–1'
Sun: Part shade
Water: —
Bloom: Mar–Jun
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Carolina springbeauty (Claytonia caroliniana) — *Claytonia caroliniana* — Carolina springbeauty. Photo by SamuelFreli via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, carolina springbeauty pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis).