Clarkia unguiculata

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Mountain Garland, Clarkia

 
California Native Plant
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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.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.