Clarkia unguiculata 'Salmon Queen'

Also Known As

Clarkia elegans 'Salmon Queen'
Salmon Queen Clarkia

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 12"

planting zones

1-12

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Clarkia unguiculata 'Salmon Queen' plant details

Clarkia unguiculata 'Salmon Queen' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer salmon flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Clarkia unguiculata 'Salmon Queen'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: salmon blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, heirloom, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Clarkia unguiculata 'Salmon Queen'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rich salmon pink blooms are arrayed along the upright stems of this rare heirloom. Beautiful with Shirley poppies, California poppies and ‘Blue Angel’ German Catchfly. A great cut flower, it blooms longest in moderate summer areas with cool nights, elsewhere it blooms spring to summer. Provide regular to fertile very well-drained soils.