Montia [Claytonia] siberica (Candy Flower)

Plant Description: A small flowering shady native short lived perennial. Flowers are small, five petaled, white, creamy, light pink, and sometime slight purple. Basal leaves are round with a few different slender stems. 

• Height: 6-12"

• Width: 6-12"

• Watering needs: consistent, prefers moisture

• Sun needs: part-full shade

• Soil needs: Moist, humus rich

• Bloom Time: early Spring

• Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): No

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: Candy Flower is a charming addition to woodland gardens, thriving in moist shade. Commonly found among conifers, maples, alders, deer fern, lady fern, and in decaying wood, this species is great for woodland rain gardens and shade areas that retain water. Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds.