Clarkia concinna

Also Known As

Pink Ribbons

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 10"
W: 20"

planting zones

1-11

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Clarkia concinna plant details

Clarkia concinna is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and regular - low water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clarkia concinna

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 IN wide, 10 IN tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, native plant, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clarkia concinna

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This low growing, rounded annual wildflower grows to about 1' tall by 1' wide. The deep pink flower petals are deeply lobed and ribbon-like. In the garden, plant in a wildflower display, along borders, or in containers. Particularly suitable for smaller gardens. Flowers May to July. Endemic to California. Provides pollen and nectar to butterflies and bees. No Historical Uses found. Found in low-elevation mountains. Communitites located in Mixed Evergreen Forest, Northern Oak Woodland, Douglas-Fir Forest Between 0 and 4921 feet.

By: The Watershed Nursery

Billowing over the front of a bed like a cloud of butterflies held on shiny red stems, California native “Pink Ribbons” fascinates everyone with its surprisingly silky, 1.25” pinwheel blooms. Choice for mixed plantings, containers & even hanging baskets, where they’ll attract all manner of butterflies & bees. A wonderful annual for shade (perfect under azaleas)& a nice change from Impatiens. Average to rich soil (no clay). To 10” tall x 20” wide. Self-sows. Deer resistant!