Water
Water consistently to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during active growth. Reduce watering significantly as the plant enters dormancy, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Claytonia arkansana, Ozark Spring Beauty, is a delicate wildflower with small pink to white, veined flowers. Native to the Ozark Mountains.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers partial shade.
50% intensity
Can tolerate some morning sun, but avoid intense afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist during growth, dry during dormancy.
50% intensity
Avoid waterlogged conditions.
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.
50% intensity
Tolerates light frost. Protect from extreme heat.
Light feeding in spring.
25% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during active growth. Reduce watering significantly as the plant enters dormancy, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent root rot.
Minimal pruning is required. Remove any dead or damaged foliage in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.
Deadheading spent flowers is optional and can prevent unwanted self-seeding, though natural reseeding is usually not aggressive.
Easily propagated by seed sown in autumn or early spring. Seeds benefit from a period of cold stratification.
Division of clumps can be done in early spring just as growth begins, but this is less common due to the plant's small size.
Repot in early spring before active growth commences or in early autumn after the foliage has died back. Use a well-draining, gritty potting mix.
Repotting is generally only necessary when the plant outgrows its container or the soil becomes depleted.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Ozark Spring Beauty (Claytonia arkansana)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Montiaceae |
| Genus | Claytonia |
| Species | Claytonia arkansana |
Similar in genus Claytonia
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