Clarkia unguiculata
Mountain Garland, Clarkia
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).