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Clarkia unguiculata

Mountain Garland, Clarkia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This California native will grow 1-4' high and has green foliage with pink flowers. It does well in full shade to part sun. Different varieties will bloom in red, orange, salmon, creamy yellow, and purple.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple, Violet, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).