Fort Miller Clarkia, Godetia viminea var. congdonii, Godetia viminea var. incerta
Endemic to California, Clarkia williamsonii (Fort Miller Clarkia) is an upright annual boasting ravishing clusters of cup-shaped, slightly flaring flowers from late spring to mid-summer. The flowers are formed of 4 overlapping petals colored white around the base, lavender higher up, with a darker purple blotch near the upper edge. Borne on erect, lightly hairy stems lined with linear to lance-shaped leaves, 2.5 in. long (6 cm), they give way to dry capsules, which split open when mature to release their numerous seeds. Attractive to bees and butterflies, Fort Miller Clarkia may reseed in the garden in optimum growing conditions. Easy to grow, and low maintenance, Fort Miller Clarkia is suitable for beds and borders, wildflower gardens, and pollinator gardens.
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Onagraceae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spread |
10" - 1' (30cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | California, United States |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Onagraceae |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid) |
Height |
1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
Spread |
10" - 1' (30cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 12" (30cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | California, United States |
Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Clarkia williamsonii (Fort Miller Clarkia) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Clarkia williamsonii (Fort Miller Clarkia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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