Clarkia pulchella (Onagraceae)

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Clarkia pulchella
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The Clarkia pulchella plant species is found in Western N. America - British Columbia to Oregon, east to S. Dakota. It is a member of the Onagraceae family.

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Latin Name:  Clarkia pulchella
Family:  Onagraceae
Author:  Pursh.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moderately dry sites, often where the soil is disturbed, from valleys and foothills to 1,800 metres in the mountains[212].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in a sunny position in any good garden soil[1]. If the soil is too rich the plants will produce lots of vegetative growth at the expense of flowers[188]. Resents hot, humid continental summers[200]. A polymorphic species[200]. A very ornamental plant[1]. The flowers are very attractive to bees[108].

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