Claytonia sibirica
$3.65 – $7.30
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Candy Flower
Candy Flower is an annual or short-lived perennial herb with white to pink candy striped flowers that bloom in the spring and are hermaphroditic and self-fertile!
Its fleshy green stems form a rosette and reach up to 2 ft. tall.
This species typically grows in moist forest understory environments and wetlands, and prefers sandy acidic forest soil. It is the perfect edible and medicinal addition to Redwood understory and wooded gardens!
Lifeform: Annual
Sun: Part Shade
Other: Attracts Moths
| Container | 4", 4"S, D-16 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Likely larval host of Annaphila diva moth |
| Historical Uses | Native peoples throughout Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, Northern California, and British Columbia eat this plant and use it for a variety of medicinal and dermatological purposes. |
| Distribution | Siberia and western North America |
| Elevation | 5" – 14019" |
| Communities | Douglas-Fir Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Coastal Scrub, Red Fir Forest, Redwood Forest, wetland-riparian |
| Habitat | Stream banks, marshes, moist places |
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