Also known as Erubescent Miner's-Lettuce · Red-Stemmed Spring-Beauty
Claytonia rubra, the Redstem Springbeauty, is a delicate native wildflower producing small, pale pink to white flowers with darker pink veins on red stems.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
50% intensity
Prefers bright, indirect light or morning sun with afternoon shade, especially in warmer climates. Avoid intense, direct sun.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth, but allow top inch to dry between waterings. Reduce significantly during dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in cooler temperatures, ideal for spring blooming. Protect from extreme heat, which can induce dormancy.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding in early spring with a balanced, diluted fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water moderately when the soil begins to dry out, especially during the growing season. Allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings.
Reduce watering significantly once the plant enters dormancy, keeping the soil barely moist to prevent root rot. Ensure good drainage.
Pruning is generally not required for Claytonia rubra. Dead or spent flower stalks can be trimmed off at the base to maintain a tidy appearance.
Minimal intervention is best to allow the plant to grow naturally and set seed.
Propagate by seeds sown in autumn or early spring, or by division of clumps in early spring before active growth begins. Seeds may require a period of cold stratification.
Divisions should be replanted immediately into well-draining soil.
Repot container-grown plants in early spring as new growth appears, or in autumn. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.
Handle the delicate roots gently during repotting to minimize stress.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Redstem Springbeauty (Claytonia rubra)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Montiaceae |
| Genus | Claytonia |
| Species | Claytonia rubra |
Similar in genus Claytonia
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