Carolina Springbeauty
Claytonia caroliniana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
2"–8" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
CT, GA, IA, IN and 16 more states
Pollinators
bees, flies
Carolina springbeauty is a delicate native wildflower that produces small white or pink flowers with darker pink veins in early spring. This low-growing plant forms small colonies and goes dormant by summer, making it an excellent ephemeral groundcover for shaded areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Carolina Springbeauty takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Disappears completely by summer leaving bare spots
- Very small and can appear sparse or weedy
- May not provide consistent coverage expected in front yards
Wildlife value
The early spring blooms provide nectar for bees and flies when few other flowers are available. Small mammals and birds may eat the seeds.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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