Virginia Spring Beauty Seeds – Eastern Fairy

Virginia Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica) is a native North American wildflower admired for its delicate pink-striped white blooms. This perennial is well suited for shaded areas, woodland gardens, and naturalized landscapes. The plants bloom in early spring, bringing soft color to garden beds before most summer plants emerge. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, these seeds are ideal for gardeners seeking a charming early-blooming native variety.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial native wildflower

• Variety: Virginia Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica) – Eastern Fairy Pink Striped

• Bloom Color: White with light pink stripes

• Bloom Season: Early spring

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 3–5: September–October (fall sowing recommended)

  • Zones 6–8: November–January

• Light Requirements: Partial to full shade

• Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained, rich organic soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil slightly moist during growth

• Height: 4–6 inches

• Spacing: 4–6 inches apart

• Ideal For: Woodland gardens, shaded borders, native plant landscapes

• Germination Time: 3–5 weeks under cool conditions