Clarkia unguiculata Elegant fairyfan (Onagraceae)

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Clarkia unguiculata
Elegant fairyfan
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The Clarkia unguiculata plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California. It is a member of the Onagraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Elegant fairyfan. Some home gardeners know the variety as C. elegans. Dougl.

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Latin Name:  Clarkia unguiculata
Common Name:  Elegant fairyfan
Family:  Onagraceae
Author:  Lindl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry slopes in the chapperal[1].

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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