Claytonia — 11 species
Botanical species in the genus Claytonia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Claytonia acutifolia
Claytonia acutifolia
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it must be very cold-tolerant and should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Requires a damp peaty lime-free soil and a position in full sun.
Full cultivation guide →Claytonia caroliniana
Claytonia caroliniana
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a damp peaty soil and a position in full sun. Requires a lime-free soil.
Full cultivation guide →Claytonia exigua
Claytonia exigua
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
We have almost no information on this species but judging by its native range it should be possible to grow it as a hardy annual in Britain. It is closely allied to M. perfoliata (a species that is naturalized in Britain) and probably has the same cultivation requirements as listed below. Prefers a moist peaty soil.
Full cultivation guide →Claytonia lanceolata
Claytonia lanceolata
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a damp peaty soil and a position in full sun. Requires a lime-free soil.
Full cultivation guide →Claytonia megarhiza
Claytonia megarhiza
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a damp peaty soil and a position in full sun. Requires a very well-drained lime-free soil. A very cold hardy plant, succeeding outdoors in all parts of Britain, but it is liable to rot if the soil is wet.
Full cultivation guide →Claytonia perfoliata
Claytonia perfoliata
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist peaty soil. It is often found growing wild on sandy soils. An easily grown plant, it can succeed on very poor and dry soils.
Full cultivation guide →Claytonia scammaniana
Claytonia scammaniana
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. This plant is considered to be a part of C. sarmentosa by some botanists. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Claytonia sibirica
Claytonia sibirica
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
A very tolerant and easily grown plant, it prefers a moist peaty soil and is unhappy in dry situations. It succeeds in full sun though is happier when given some shade and also grows in the dense shade of beech trees. Plants usually self-sow freely.
Full cultivation guide →Claytonia tuberosa
Claytonia tuberosa
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a damp peaty soil and a position in full sun. Requires a lime-free soil.
Full cultivation guide →Claytonia umbellata
Claytonia umbellata
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Prefers a damp peaty soil and a position in full sun.
Full cultivation guide →Claytonia virginica
Claytonia virginica
Family: Portulacaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a damp peaty soil and a position in full sun. Another report says that it requires some shade. Requires a lime-free soil.
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