Elegant Clarkia
Clarkia unguiculata
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardClarkia unguiculata
Sizes & Pricing
Seed PackFrom$2.99
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 25.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow to Moderate
Mature size12–36 in × 6–12 in
About Elegant Clarkia
Elegant clarkia (Clarkia unguiculata) is a California native annual bearing loose spires of delicate 4-petaled flowers in pink, rose, purple, and white on upright, slender stems. In NE Florida it is grown as a cool-season annual — sow seed in fall for winter and spring bloom — and it attracts native bees and butterflies. Starting at $2.99.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Elegant clarkia grows best in full sun; in NE Florida, choose a site with good air circulation to reduce disease pressure and plant in fall so it establishes and blooms during the cooler winter and spring months.
Water
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but not soggy; avoid wetting foliage to prevent fungal disease — extra moisture extends bloom time, but plants dislike waterlogged conditions.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained sandy or loam soil; avoid overly rich soil, which promotes leafy growth at the expense of flowers — little to no additional fertilizer is needed and plants perform best sown directly in the garden in fall (October–November) in NE Florida.
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Common questions
Is Elegant Clarkia a good plant for St. Augustine?
Elegant Clarkia is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 12–36 in × 6–12 in.