Clarkia amoena ssp. whitneyi

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

1-11

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Clarkia amoena ssp. whitneyi plant details

Clarkia amoena ssp. whitneyi is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clarkia amoena ssp. whitneyi

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: native plant, rare, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clarkia amoena ssp. whitneyi

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sublime lavender-pink blooms adorn this very rare Clarkia endemic to California and found growing in only two counties: Humboldt and Mendocino. It's my current favorite as I adore the color and its awesome unusually large and bushy form to 3' tall and 3' across. Highly floriferous, the heart-melting blooms are extra large as well - up to 3” across and attractively highlighted by bright white anthers. I can't wait to plant it in my demo gardens where I'll combine it with Scabiosa atropurpurea ‘Florist's Blue' and lime green Nicotiana langsdorfii.