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Clarkia (Clarkia)
Clarkia are a long-lasting annual wildflower often found in wildflower mixes. It often produces double or triple petals with vibrant colors such as pink. The scientific name Clarkia was named after William Clark who led the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804-1806. It is native to the United States, becoming more common in California due to its inclusion in flower mixes.
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Clarkia
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Attributes of Clarkia
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Clarkia
Distribution of Clarkia
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Distribution Map of Clarkia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Clarkia
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The clarkia genus is comprised of flowering plants that thrive in environments with ample light and well-drained soil. They're suitable for temperate climates and often prefer cooler temperatures. Basic care involves ensuring clarkia receives enough sunlight, regular watering that keeps the soil moist but not waterlogged, and positioning in a location with fair air circulation. Common challenges include susceptibility to pests like aphids and fungal diseases, which necessitate vigilance and prompt treatment. Seasonally, clarkia requires less water in winter and may need protection from extreme temperatures. Gardeners should adjust care as the seasons change to maintain clarkia health.
How to Water Clarkia?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Clarkia?
How to Propagate Clarkia?
How to Plant Clarkia?
Exploring the Clarkia Plants
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8 most common species：
Farewell to spring
Farewell to spring (*Clarkia amoena*) is a flowering plant native to western North America. It grows in mountainous regions and on bluffs near the coast. Its common name references how it blooms from late spring to early summer. The fruit is a capsule that dries out, then splits open to release an explosion of seeds.
Elegant clarkia
Elegant clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata) is a wildflower native to the state of California in the United States. It favors woodland habitats where there are a lot of oak trees. It also goes by the names “Mountain Garland,” “Elegant Fairyfan,” and “Woodland Clarkia.”
Pinkfairies
Other names for pinkfairies (Clarkia pulchella) include deerhorn clarkia and ragged robin. This species is indigenous to North America's Pacific Northwest. Meriwether Lewis of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition was the first non-Native American to come across the plant. Even though Lewis first saw the plant, the genus name of “Clarkia” instead honors William Clark.
Winecup clarkia
Winecup clarkia (Clarkia purpurea) is popular for garden borders or containers as it grows into a neat bush with abundant flowers. Unsurprisingly, it is the flowers that inspired the name; they start out cup-shaped and often take on the color of red wine as well. Honey bees love winecup clarkia, and it is a host plant for the long-tongued bedstraw hawkmoth.
Red ribbons
Clarkia concinna is an annual wildflower endemic to the state of California in the U.S. It is typically found in low-elevation mountains in the state's northern regions. The flowers have four red or dark pink sepals that resemble loops of ribbon, earning it the common name red ribbons.
Fort miller clarkia
Fort miller clarkia is distinguished by its vibrant pink to lavender flowers, each with four symmetrical petals. This wildflower typically blooms in spring to early summer. Adapted to dry, open habitats, fort miller clarkia's slender, erect stems and narrow leaves have evolved to minimize water loss. Often found in the western United States, its striking blossoms attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, essential for the plant's reproductive success.
Fairy fans
Fairy fans is a charming wildflower characterized by its delicate, pink to lavender blooms with distinctively long and slender petals. Thriving in the sunny, open habitats of California, its elegant flowers emit a sweet fragrance, attracting a variety of pollinators. This annual's narrow, lance-shaped leaves and its preference for well-drained soils speak to its resilience and adaptability to Mediterranean climates.
Presidio clarkia
Presidio clarkia is a rare, annual wildflower with vibrant, typically pink petals surrounding a strikingly contrasting yellow center. It thrives in San Francisco's serpentine soils, which shape its low-growing and resilient form. Adapted to limited nutrients, presidio clarkia shows a hardy disposition despite its delicate appearance, making it a unique gem among its habitat's harsh conditions.
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Farewell to spring
Farewell to spring
Farewell to spring (*Clarkia amoena*) is a flowering plant native to western North America. It grows in mountainous regions and on bluffs near the coast. Its common name references how it blooms from late spring to early summer. The fruit is a capsule that dries out, then splits open to release an explosion of seeds.
Elegant clarkia
Elegant clarkia
Elegant clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata) is a wildflower native to the state of California in the United States. It favors woodland habitats where there are a lot of oak trees. It also goes by the names “Mountain Garland,” “Elegant Fairyfan,” and “Woodland Clarkia.”
Pinkfairies
Pinkfairies
Other names for pinkfairies (Clarkia pulchella) include deerhorn clarkia and ragged robin. This species is indigenous to North America's Pacific Northwest. Meriwether Lewis of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition was the first non-Native American to come across the plant. Even though Lewis first saw the plant, the genus name of “Clarkia” instead honors William Clark.
Winecup clarkia
Winecup clarkia
Winecup clarkia (Clarkia purpurea) is popular for garden borders or containers as it grows into a neat bush with abundant flowers. Unsurprisingly, it is the flowers that inspired the name; they start out cup-shaped and often take on the color of red wine as well. Honey bees love winecup clarkia, and it is a host plant for the long-tongued bedstraw hawkmoth.
Red ribbons
Red ribbons
Clarkia concinna is an annual wildflower endemic to the state of California in the U.S. It is typically found in low-elevation mountains in the state's northern regions. The flowers have four red or dark pink sepals that resemble loops of ribbon, earning it the common name red ribbons.
Fort miller clarkia
Fort miller clarkia
Fort miller clarkia is distinguished by its vibrant pink to lavender flowers, each with four symmetrical petals. This wildflower typically blooms in spring to early summer. Adapted to dry, open habitats, fort miller clarkia's slender, erect stems and narrow leaves have evolved to minimize water loss. Often found in the western United States, its striking blossoms attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, essential for the plant's reproductive success.
Fairy fans
Fairy fans
Fairy fans is a charming wildflower characterized by its delicate, pink to lavender blooms with distinctively long and slender petals. Thriving in the sunny, open habitats of California, its elegant flowers emit a sweet fragrance, attracting a variety of pollinators. This annual's narrow, lance-shaped leaves and its preference for well-drained soils speak to its resilience and adaptability to Mediterranean climates.
Presidio clarkia
Presidio clarkia
Presidio clarkia is a rare, annual wildflower with vibrant, typically pink petals surrounding a strikingly contrasting yellow center. It thrives in San Francisco's serpentine soils, which shape its low-growing and resilient form. Adapted to limited nutrients, presidio clarkia shows a hardy disposition despite its delicate appearance, making it a unique gem among its habitat's harsh conditions.
Botta's clarkia
Botta's clarkia
Botta's clarkia is a wildflower with a delicate appeal, featuring a display of soft-pink to lavender petals, often with a punch of vibrant magenta at the core. This annual blooms in the spring to early summer, thriving in the open, sun-splashed meadows and slopes of its native California. Its narrow leaves and erect, slender stems create a whimsical silhouette, with flowers clustered at the tips, like nature's own bouquet.
Twolobe clarkia
Twolobe clarkia
Twolobe clarkia boasts a unique floral structure, with its two-lobed petals giving rise to the 'biloba' descriptor in its name. Thriving in temperate regions, its striking wildflowers bloom in shades of pink and lavender, beckoning pollinators in their native habitats. This hardy annual adapts well to sunny, well-drained environments, embodying resilience and beauty in the plant kingdom.
Redspot clarkia
Redspot clarkia
The petals on the redspot clarkia (Clarkia speciosa) typically start white at the center, then take on bold red spotting or streaking before turning bright pink or purple at the outside edge. This California native grows in mounds about 61 cm in diameter along the Pacific Coast and the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Glandular clarkia
Glandular clarkia
Glandular clarkia is a charming wildflower distinguished by its curved, slender stems and vibrant, fan-shaped blossoms. Each flower flaunts a quartet of delicate, pink to lavender petals that showcase prominent red markings as a nectar guide. Native to rugged terrains, glandular clarkia thrives in well-drained soils, where it basks in the full sun, embodying the resilience and diversity of its habitat.
Ruby chalice clarkia
Ruby chalice clarkia
Clarkia rubicunda is a flowering plant endemic to California. Clarkia rubicunda bears attractive poppy-like blooms with wide, cup-shaped corollas of four pink or purplish petals. The corolla of the flower sometimes has a bright red center.
Chaparral clarkia
Chaparral clarkia
Chaparral clarkia is a charming wildflower native to western North America, showcasing eye-catching, cup-shaped flowers tinged in delicate shades from pink to lavender. These blooms typically appear in spring to summer, flourishing in open, well-drained habitats. Its narrow leaves and upright growth habit adapt well to the seasonally dry conditions of its natural terrain, displaying resilience and beauty in equal measure.
Beaked clarkia
Beaked clarkia
Beaked clarkia is known for its elegant, elongated trumpet-shaped flowers, usually in vibrant shades of pink and lavender, which blossom in clusters. Thriving in open, sunny habitats, beaked clarkia’s slender stems and narrow leaves adapt well to drier conditions, favoring the plant's survival in its native, typically arid environments. Its distinctive rostrum-like floral spur helps distinguish it from other species.
Slender clarkia
Slender clarkia
Slender clarkia is a delicate wildflower with slender stems and narrow leaves, blooming bright pink to lavender flowers with four distinct petals. Thriving in Western North American meadows, this plant's vibrant blooms close each evening, reflecting its adaptation to the region's dry summers. It's a showy annual, easy to spot during its flamboyant flowering season.
Diamond clarkia
Diamond clarkia
This clarkia grows a spindly stem not exceeding a meter in height and occasional small leaves. The flower has four petals which are bright pink to lavender and often speckled with darker pink shades.
Speckled clarkia
Speckled clarkia
Speckled clarkia is a slender, upright wildflower noted for its narrow, spire-like clusters of blossoms. Pink to lavender, the trumpet-shaped flowers bloom in spring and early summer, attracting pollinators with their vivid hues. This species flourishes in the varied climate of California's meadows and open woodlands, adapting well to seasonal changes.
Dudley's clarkia
Dudley's clarkia
Dudley's clarkia proudly displays its delicate, ruffled pink to lavender blossoms throughout the dry chaparral and woodland environments it calls home. The distinctive four-petaled flowers, each with a reddish base, rise on slender stalks above narrow, lance-shaped leaves. This hardy annual thrives in the well-drained soils of its Californian range, flaunting a resilient beauty adapted to seasonal rains and prolonged droughts.
Lewis' clarkia
Lewis' clarkia
Lewis' clarkia is known for its vibrant, cup-shaped flowers that exhibit a blend of pink and lavender hues. The four-petaled blossoms often bear distinct red markings near the base, which can attract pollinators in its native habitats. This wildflower's slender, erect stems support narrow, lance-shaped leaves, adapting well to open, sunny environments. Graceful and eye-catching, lewis' clarkia brings a splash of color to spring and summer landscapes.
Waltham creek clarkia
Waltham creek clarkia
Waltham creek clarkia is a charming wildflower with a delicate stature, showcasing slender stems topped with pink to lavender funnel-shaped blossoms. Its festivities of flowers bloom in clusters, creating a visual feast in spring and early summer months. As waltham creek clarkia dances with the breeze in Western American meadows, its narrow leaves subtly complement the floral display. Adapted to open, sunny environments, the plant thrives on well-drained soils, painting the landscape with modest yet vivid strokes of color.
Gunsight clarkia
Gunsight clarkia
Gunsight clarkia is a captivating wildflower endemic to California's sandy environments. Its bright, funnel-shaped blooms exhibit a striking blend of pinks and lavenders, often accented by bold spots and prominent stamens that entice pollinators. This hardy annual thrives in arid conditions, its slender stems and narrow leaves well-adapted to the stresses of a Mediterranean climate.
Mildred's clarkia
Mildred's clarkia
Mildred's clarkia is a delicate wildflower native to mountainous regions, flourishing in open, sunny landscapes. It radiates wild charm with its vivid pink to lavender blossoms, each petal distinctively notched, creating a fluted appearance. Sturdy, slender stems support sparse foliage, with the plant standing a modest height adapted to its serene, breezy habitat.
Canyon clarkia
Canyon clarkia
Canyon clarkia is characterized by its elegant, cup-shaped flowers, donning pink to lavender petals adorned with delicate veins. The stalks are slender, bearing narrow leaves that create a sparse look. Thriving in sunny, open habitats, canyon clarkia's flowering season adds a burst of color to early summer landscapes. Its drought-resistant nature allows it to flourish in dry, well-drained soils, showcasing nature's resilience.
Davy's clarkia
Davy's clarkia
Davy's clarkia (Clarkia davyi), also sometimes called Davy's fairyfan, attracts bees and butterflies, specifically Parnassius phoebus, or the small Apollo. It is also sometimes called small-flowered Clarkia because the petals on its funnel-shaped pink or purple flowers are only 5 to 11 mm long.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Key Facts
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More Genus
Clarkia
Clarkia
Clarkia are a long-lasting annual wildflower often found in wildflower mixes. It often produces double or triple petals with vibrant colors such as pink. The scientific name Clarkia was named after William Clark who led the Lewis and Clark expedition of 1804-1806. It is native to the United States, becoming more common in California due to its inclusion in flower mixes.
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Clarkia
Feedback
Attributes of Clarkia
Ideal Temperature
20 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Clarkia
Distribution of Clarkia
Feedback
Distribution Map of Clarkia
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Clarkia
Feedback
The clarkia genus is comprised of flowering plants that thrive in environments with ample light and well-drained soil. They're suitable for temperate climates and often prefer cooler temperatures. Basic care involves ensuring clarkia receives enough sunlight, regular watering that keeps the soil moist but not waterlogged, and positioning in a location with fair air circulation. Common challenges include susceptibility to pests like aphids and fungal diseases, which necessitate vigilance and prompt treatment. Seasonally, clarkia requires less water in winter and may need protection from extreme temperatures. Gardeners should adjust care as the seasons change to maintain clarkia health.
How to Water Clarkia?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Clarkia?
How to Propagate Clarkia?
How to Plant Clarkia?
Exploring the Clarkia Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Farewell to spring
Farewell to spring (*Clarkia amoena*) is a flowering plant native to western North America. It grows in mountainous regions and on bluffs near the coast. Its common name references how it blooms from late spring to early summer. The fruit is a capsule that dries out, then splits open to release an explosion of seeds.
Elegant clarkia
Elegant clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata) is a wildflower native to the state of California in the United States. It favors woodland habitats where there are a lot of oak trees. It also goes by the names “Mountain Garland,” “Elegant Fairyfan,” and “Woodland Clarkia.”
Pinkfairies
Other names for pinkfairies (Clarkia pulchella) include deerhorn clarkia and ragged robin. This species is indigenous to North America's Pacific Northwest. Meriwether Lewis of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition was the first non-Native American to come across the plant. Even though Lewis first saw the plant, the genus name of “Clarkia” instead honors William Clark.
Winecup clarkia
Winecup clarkia (Clarkia purpurea) is popular for garden borders or containers as it grows into a neat bush with abundant flowers. Unsurprisingly, it is the flowers that inspired the name; they start out cup-shaped and often take on the color of red wine as well. Honey bees love winecup clarkia, and it is a host plant for the long-tongued bedstraw hawkmoth.
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All Species of Clarkia
Farewell to spring
Elegant clarkia
Pinkfairies
Winecup clarkia
Red ribbons
Fort miller clarkia
Fairy fans
Presidio clarkia
Botta's clarkia
Twolobe clarkia
Redspot clarkia
Glandular clarkia
Ruby chalice clarkia
Chaparral clarkia
Beaked clarkia
Slender clarkia
Diamond clarkia
Speckled clarkia
Dudley's clarkia
Lewis' clarkia
Waltham creek clarkia
Gunsight clarkia
Mildred's clarkia
Canyon clarkia
Davy's clarkia
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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