Clarkia, Garland Flower, Mountain Garland 'Salmon Princess'

Clarkiaunguiculata

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Clarkia (KLAR-kee-uh)
Species
unguiculata (un-gwee-kew-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Clarkia elegans
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Coral/Apricot
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Calistoga, California

Richmond, California

Stockton, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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negative
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