Clintonia — 3 species

Botanical species in the genus Clintonia recorded in the PlantPeers database.

EdibleMedicinal

Clintonia borealis

Family: Asparagaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a damp peaty sandy soil in a cool damp shady position. Requires a moist neutral to acid soil. The dormant plant is hardy to at least -25°c, but new growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts.

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Edible

Clintonia udensis

Family: Asparagaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a damp peaty sandy soil in a cool damp shady position. Requires a moist neutral to acid soil. Dormant plants are hardy to at least -25°c, but the new growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts.

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Edible

Clintonia umbellulata

Family: Asparagaceae

Cultivation

Prefers a damp peaty sandy soil in a cool damp shady position. Requires a moist neutral to acid soil. Succeeds in acid clay soils.

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