Clarkia purpurea
Western Clarkia
Description
This plant is native to western North America. This plant has thin reddish stems which may approach a yard in height and has a few lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are bowl-like and have four petals and come in shades of pink or purple or red.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple, Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Raised Planter
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.
Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.