Broadleaved Spring BeautyClaytonia caroliniana
Small pale pink flowers adorn this low growing woodland ephemeral. Can naturalize over the years to create a carpet of blooms. MN State Special Concern
USDA symbol: CLCA
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 3 to 8 inches |
| Light Exposure | Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Medium |
| Bloom Color | Pink |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Low |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 3 |
| Salt Tolerance | Medium |
Pollinator Value: Low
| Bloom Months | May |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Bees |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Andrena erigeniae |
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Erosion Control |
|---|---|
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Low |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Medium |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Cook, Lake, St. Louis |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest |