Description

This is a spring ephemeral. Available in limited quantities and may be dormant when shipped. 

Key Information:

Soil: Mesic (Medium)
Sun: Full Sun – Part Shade
Height: 6-9″
Bloom Color: Light Pink – White
Bloom Season: April – June

More Details:

Suggested Uses:  Spring Beauty grows well in rich, moist woodlands and woodland gardens. It is a delicate spring ephemeral with slender basal leaves and beautiful five-petaled flowers.

Native Range:  Native to the eastern half of the U.S., including the eastern half of Minnesota.

Pollinators: Well-visited by many types of bees.

Flowers: 1/2″ diameter flowers have 5 petals each and 5 stamens with bright pink anthers.  Each plant generally has several flowers.

Leaves: Spring Beauties generally only have a single pair of opposite leaves half way up the stem. These leaves are very narrow with a prominent central vein and are up to 6″ long. Plants may have basal leaves.

Other Names: Virginia Spring Beauty

More information: USDA plant profile