Owl's Clover

Orthocarpus Purpurascens

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Overview

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus purpurascens) is a striking annual, noted for its vibrant purple-pink inflorescences that resemble owls, hence the name. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, reaching up to 12 inches in height. Ideal for wildflower meadows or as a border accent, this drought-tolerant plant attracts pollinators while adding a splash of color to the landscape from spring to early summer.

Sun FullWater LowZones 3–10Climate Temperate

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus purpurascens) is a striking annual

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Scrophulariaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — annual for full; and to strengthen the garden's ecological function

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — annual with pink and purple blooms; providing a sustained display of color.<br><br>Owl's Clover is a hemiparasitic

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — scientifically known as Orthocarpus purpurascens; the plant is characterized by dense spikes of vibrant, image 51

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — Ideal for wildflower meadows or as a border accent; noted for its vibrant purple-pink inflorescences that, image 50

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — is a fascinating addition to any garden seeking a touch of unique color and texture; consider its, image 52

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — thus giving this plant its common name; scientifically known as Orthocarpus purpurascens, image 57

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — which are intricately marked and resemble the shape of a small owl's face; pink and purple flowers in the, image 56

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — The plant is characterized by dense spikes of vibrant purple-pink flowers; which means that while it does, image 55

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — with a spread of approximately 6 to 12 inches; owl's Clover reaches a modest height of 8 to 20 inches, image 54

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — The flowers emerge in late spring and last through early summer, image 58

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — providing a sustained display of color.<br><br>Owl's Clover is a hemiparasitic plant; thus conserving, image 59

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — it also derives some of its nutrients from the roots of neighboring plants; therefore; which are, image 61

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — which means that while it does photosynthesize; it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, image 60

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — consider its placement carefully; owl's Clover is a low-maintenance choice, image 62

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — requiring minimal watering once established; with a spread of approximately 6 to 12 inches, image 64

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — thus conserving water and aligning with xeriscaping principles; it also derives some of its nutrients, image 65

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — and to strengthen the garden's ecological function; annual with pink and purple blooms, image 66

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — pink and purple flowers in the garden; is a fascinating addition to any garden seeking a touch of unique, image 67

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — Owl's Clover is a low-maintenance choice; owl's Clover (Orthocarpus purpurascens) is a striking annual, image 63

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — Ideal for wildflower meadows or as a border accent; noted for its vibrant purple-pink inflorescences that, image 73

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — annual with pink and purple blooms; providing a sustained display of color.<br><br>Owl's Clover is a, image 68

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — annual for full; and to strengthen the garden's ecological function, image 69

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus purpurascens) is a striking annual; ideal for wildflower meadows or as a border, image 70

Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — noted for its vibrant purple-pink inflorescences that resemble owls; thus giving this plant its common, image 71

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