Clarkia gracilis subsp. gracilis

Clarkia

Onagraceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 8–11

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Slender clarkia thrives in well-drained soils with partial shade and regular watering during the growing season. It performs best in cool Pacific Northwest conditions and does not tolerate prolonged heat or drought. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering through spring and early summer.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Fast

Mature Height

18″ – 36″

Soil

sandy loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

12″

Flowers

purple

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately Until Soil Is Evenly Moist; Allow The Top Inch To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

6.4 – 8.5

Temperature

10° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 12″

Root Depth

Shallow

Foliage

Medium

Ecology & Origin

Native to

California

Oregon

Washington

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Moths

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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