Claytonia sibirica - candyflower
| Description |
Candyflower, also knows as Siberian spring beauty, Siberian miner's lettuce, or pink purslane, stays in leaf all year and can be used as a ground cover in moist areas, bogs or water gardens. Small white flowers have pink pencil markings on each petal. |
| Plant Type | Short lived perennial or annual forb. |
| Flower Color | White to pink. |
| Bloom Period | April-May. |
| Height at Maturity | 8". |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15". |
| Light Requirements | Part shade to shade. |
| Moisture Needs | High. |
| Soil Type |
Consistently moist, tolerates acidic soil. |