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Virginia springbeauty

Claytonia virginica — native to 28 states. Seeds (20 ct), In Stock, $5.00

28States where native
SeedsSold as
16 Sep 2026Listing verified

Quick answer: Virginia springbeauty (Claytonia virginica) is native to 28 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 16 Sep 2026.

Virginia springbeauty (Claytonia virginica)

Photo: Kaldari, Wikimedia Commons (PUBLIC DOMAIN)

Where it's native

Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.

AlabamaArkansasConnecticutDelawareGeorgiaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMississippiMissouriNew HampshireNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhioOklahomaPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaTennesseeVermontVirginiaWest Virginia

Growing conditions

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.

SunPart Shade
WaterMedium
SoilRich, moist, humus
BloomJan-May
HeightUp to 16 in
Wildlife valueSpecial value to native bees
Invasive / regulated

none noted; forms attractive large patches, increases rapidly

Buying it

Wild species

Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.

Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026

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Quick answers about Virginia springbeauty

Where is Virginia springbeauty native?

Virginia springbeauty (Claytonia virginica) is native to 28 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.

When does Virginia springbeauty bloom?

Virginia springbeauty blooms Jan-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.

What growing conditions does Virginia springbeauty need?

Light: Part Shade. Water: Medium. Soil: Rich, moist, humus. Mature height: Up to 16 in.

Is Virginia springbeauty good for pollinators and wildlife?

Yes. Wildlife value: Special value to native bees.

Is Virginia springbeauty deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?

Virginia springbeauty is tolerates shade.

Where can I buy real Virginia springbeauty seed or plants?

We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Claytonia virginica on any listing.

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