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Mountain Garland, Clarkia

Clarkia Unguiculata

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Overview

Mountain Garland (Clarkia unguiculata), a vibrant annual, boasts slender stems reaching 1-3 feet high adorned with funnel-shaped blooms in shades of pink, lavender, and white. This California native thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. Blooming from late spring to summer, it adds a splash of color to wildflower meadows and casual borders. Space 8-12 inches apart for a dense, eye-catching display. Hardy in zones 3-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 9–9Type Annual
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — exhibits drought tolerance
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — Indigenous to the western United StatesMountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — annual with pink blooms; catering to low-maintenance landscape aspirationsMountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — pink flowers in the garden; measuring approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameterMountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — making it a versatile component of the garden paletteMountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — Mountain Garland (Clarkia unguiculata); blooming from late spring to summer, it adds a splash of, image 55Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — catering to low-maintenance landscape aspirations; indigenous to the western United States+68

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Onagraceae

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Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — exhibits drought tolerance
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — Indigenous to the western United States
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — annual with pink blooms; catering to low-maintenance landscape aspirations
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — pink flowers in the garden; measuring approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — making it a versatile component of the garden palette
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — Mountain Garland (Clarkia unguiculata); blooming from late spring to summer, it adds a splash of, image 55
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — catering to low-maintenance landscape aspirations; indigenous to the western United States
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — annual for full or half
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — and wildflower meadows where it can naturalize and enhance biodiversity
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — Renowned for its stretched bloom period
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — boasts slender stems reaching 1-3 feet high adorned with funnel-shaped blooms in shades of pink
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — Its upright growth habit is complemented by lance-shaped leaves
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — This California native thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil; its upright growth habit is
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — contributing to the ecological health of the garden; this California native thrives in full sun to part shade
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — the Clarkia unguiculata typically graces gardens with its presence from late spring through summer; annual
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — This California native thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — Clarkia unguiculata not only adds visual appeal but also eases the care regimen for the client; and
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — it is celebrated for its tall
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — annual with pink blooms
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — Its alluring charm also attracts beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies, image 50
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — contributing to the ecological health of the garden
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — it can be used for borders; it is celebrated for its tall
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — it is celebrated for its tall; commonly referred to as Clarkia unguiculata
Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — the Clarkia unguiculata typically graces gardens with its presence from late spring through summer
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