How to Grow Claytonia
Claytonia perfoliata
Your complete guide to growing Claytonia.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Claytonia
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | March – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | February – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | January – December |
Companion Plants for Claytonia
✓ Good companions
Deep roots don't compete with shallow claytonia roots, maximizes space usage
Repels aphids and improves soil health with shallow roots
Natural pest deterrent, doesn't compete for surface nutrients
Compatible growth requirements and harvest timing for succession planting
Similar cool-season growing requirements and compatible growth habits
Fix nitrogen in soil benefiting leafy greens, provide light shade
Quick harvest allows space for claytonia to spread, breaks up soil
Similar growing conditions and harvest timing, compatible root systems
✗ Keep away from
Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may shade out low-growing claytonia
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of most companion plants including claytonia
Aggressive spreading nature can overwhelm delicate claytonia plants
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
