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 CA, CO, ID, MT and 4 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

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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Author: Pollinator Patch

Claytonia parviflora

Last reviewed: July 2026

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

2"–8" H × 2"–6" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

CA, CO, ID, MT and 4 more states

Pollinators

bees, flies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Coast Range Sierra Nevada Central California Valley Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains Southern California Mountains Central Basin and Range Mojave Basin and Range Sonoran Basin and Range

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 CA, CO, ID, MT and 4 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
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 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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