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Clarkia unguiculata

Family: Onagraceae

What it is like

An annual plant. It grows 30-90 cm high and 15-20 cm wide. The flowers are spidery on slender red stems. These are in the axils of the upper leaves. Colours can be red, pink or blue.

There are about 33-36 Clarkia species.

Where it is found

It needs full sun and fertile, free-draining soil. The soil should be slightly acid. It is frost hardy. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, North America, USA

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Plants are grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Clarkia elegans;