Live flower plants are around 30-60+ days old and between 3" to 12" tall depending on species and are shipped in a pot.
Clarkia unguiculata. Non-GMO, annual, ornamental flower, open-pollinated, wildflower. Also called Elegant Clarkia, Elegant Fairyfan, or Mountain Garland. These yearly wildflower clarkia blooms are simple to grow and care for. Great for pots, gardens, or fields, they need little to flourish and will delight with stunning flowers in spring and summer. Though annuals, they may self-seed gently. Large plantings look amazing and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators.
Clarkia Flower Plant
Species - Elegant Salmon
Latin Name -- Clarkia unguiculata. Clarkia has previously been known as Godetia.
Mixed Clarkia Color -- Blooms are a mix of pinks, purples, and white, with green foliage.
Hardiness Zone -- Annual; Zones 3-10
Days to Maturity -- 60-90
Days to Germination -- 10-18 days
Seeding Depth -- Surface level, light required for germination
Plant Spacing -- 6-12 inches, or broadcast sow
Row Spacing -- 18-24 inches, or broadcast sow
Plant Height: 12-36 inches
Growth Habit -- Upright, flowering
Soil Preference -- Clarkia flowers prefer soil that is not too fertile. They can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels and have been known to thrive in various soil types.
Temperature Preference -- 60-70F
Light Preference -- Full Sun to Partial Shade
Growing Location -- In ground, Raised Beds, Containers
Plant Width: 8-12 inches
Plant Spread: 8-12 inches
Pests and Diseases: Clarkia plants are generally pest and disease-resistant. However, keep a lookout for root and stem rot.
Easy/Hard: Easy
Direct Sow: Yes. Direct Sow
Start Indoors: No
Seed Stratification: No cold treatment, but seeds require light to germinate.
Landscape Use: Bedding, Borders, Rock Gardens, Containers, Ground Cover
Bloom Period: Spring through Summer