How much sun does Streambank Springbeauty need?

Streambank Springbeauty grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Streambank Springbeauty bloom?

Streambank Springbeauty blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Streambank Springbeauty native?

Streambank Springbeauty (Claytonia parviflora) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 5 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Streambank Springbeauty attract?

Streambank Springbeauty draws bees and flies.

Is Streambank Springbeauty HOA-friendly?

Streambank Springbeauty takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Streambank Springbeauty

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Claytonia parviflora

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Streambank Springbeauty (Claytonia parviflora) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

2"–8" H × 2"–6" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, ID and 5 more states

Pollinators

bees, flies

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Streambank springbeauty is a delicate native wildflower that forms small clumps of succulent-like leaves close to the ground. It produces tiny white to pink flowers in spring and early summer, then may go dormant during hot weather.

In an HOA neighborhood

Streambank 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.

Very small and easily overlooked, may appear as weeds
Goes dormant unpredictably, leaving bare spots
Too diminutive for typical front yard landscaping expectations

Wildlife value

This early blooming native provides nectar for small bees and flies when few other flowers are available in spring.

Common questions

How much sun does Streambank Springbeauty need?: Streambank Springbeauty grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Streambank Springbeauty bloom?: Streambank Springbeauty blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Streambank Springbeauty native?: Streambank Springbeauty (Claytonia parviflora) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 5 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Streambank Springbeauty attract?: Streambank Springbeauty draws bees and flies.
Is Streambank Springbeauty HOA-friendly?: Streambank Springbeauty takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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