Twolobe clarkia, Mariposa clarkia, Brandegee's clarkia
Clarkia biloba

Family: Oenotheraceae

What it is like

Clarkia biloba is a ANNUAL growing to 0.9 m (3ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 0.9

Where it is found

Open places below 1200 metres in California.

South-western N. America.

Conservation Status:

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 1

Seed.

Medicine

Rating: 1

Ophthalmic.

Other

Rating:

How it is grown

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Propagating it: Seed -

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Annual

Hardiness: 0-0

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Godetia biloba. Dur.