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Catalog Products: Clarkia


About Clarkia
 
Clarkia does well in fertile, loamy soils and thrives in cool weather. Sow indoors in pots or directly in the garden. Much overlooked Victorian flower.
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Clarkia
Pkt.(100 seeds)0.95add to cart
1/2OZ.2.00add to cart
OZ.3.25add to cart
 
Clarkia elegans. Meriwether Lewis recorded collecting this flower June 1, 1806, "on the steep sides of the fertile hills" northeast of Kamiah, Idaho. It was named for William Clark, co-captain of the expedition. This showy annual, with bright satiny pink to lavender, funnel-shaped flowers, was popular in mid-19th century cottage gardens . 1 to 2 feet high, spreading habit. A good cut flower. Prefers full to part sun, well drained soil.
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