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 9–9

Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — This California native thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Onagraceae

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Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — Its alluring charm also attracts beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies, image 50

Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — it can be used for borders; it is celebrated for its tall

Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — and wildflower meadows where it can naturalize and enhance biodiversity; exhibits drought tolerance

Mountain Garland, Clarkia (Clarkia Unguiculata) — annual for full or half; contributing to the ecological health of the garden

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) — Mountain Garland (Clarkia unguiculata); blooming from late spring to summer, it adds a splash of, image 55

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