Claytonia virginica Spring Beauty
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACU Soil: pH 6.0
Form/Color Perennial, spring ephemeral, grows to 7", Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
several flowering stems, flowers pinkish- Tolerance: tolerance.
white in April-June.
Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: Understory of moist forests, sometimes
in lawns and hedgerows.
Ecosystem Attractive to bees, flies, seeds eaten
Services: by mice.
Hydrology: Rich, moist soil conditions.
Ornamental This delicate spring ephemeral has
Value: showy pinkish-white flowers and long Compatibility: Very colonial in nature. Often found
narrow smooth leaves. with trout-lily.
Salt Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance. Other:
Shade Tolerant of partial shade.
Tolerance:
Collinsonia canadensis Horse Balm
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACW- Soil: pH 6.0-7.0
Form/Color Perennial, grows to 3', egg-shaped Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
leaves, flowers pale yellow in July- Tolerance: tolerance.
September.
Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: Woodland herb of moist or wet soil.
Ecosystem
Services:
Hydrology: Medium moisture usage.
Ornamental Flowers and foliage have a distinct lemon
Value: or citronella scent. Wide oval leaves line Compatibility:
the stems. Small yellow flowers.
Salt Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance. Other:
Shade Tolerant of shade.
Tolerance: