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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 3–10Type AnnualClimate Temperate
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

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — providing a sustained display of color.<br><br>Owl's Clover is a hemiparasitic plant
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — Owl's Clover reaches a modest height of 8 to 20 inches; annual for full, image 76
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — pink and purple flowers in the garden
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — thus giving this plant its common name
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — requiring minimal watering once established; with a spread of approximately 6 to 12 inches
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — requiring minimal watering once established
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) — which means that while it does photosynthesize; it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, image 83
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, reaching up to 12 inches in height, image 72
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus purpurascens) is a striking annual; ideal for wildflower meadows or as a border accent
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus purpurascens) is a striking annual; ideal for wildflower meadows or as a border, image 47
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — Owl's Clover is a low-maintenance choice; owl's Clover (Orthocarpus purpurascens) is a striking annual, image 86
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — noted for its vibrant purple-pink inflorescences that resemble owls; thus giving this plant its common, image 71
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — Owl's Clover reaches a modest height of 8 to 20 inches; annual for full, image 53
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) — noted for its vibrant purple-pink inflorescences that resemble owls
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) — Owl's Clover reaches a modest height of 8 to 20 inches; annual for full
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, reaching up to 12 inches in height, image 49
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) — scientifically known as Orthocarpus purpurascens
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — is a fascinating addition to any garden seeking a touch of unique color and texture; consider its placement carefully
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — thus giving this plant its common name; scientifically known as Orthocarpus purpurascens
Owl's Clover (Orthocarpus Purpurascens) — It thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils, reaching up to 12 inches in height; requiring minimal
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