Clarkia purpurea - Purple Clarkia, Winecup Clarkia (Plant)

A beautiful annual Clarkia with small but vibrant flowers ranging from lavender to bright purple, sometimes splotched darker. Reseeds easily! Plant Characteristics Family Name Onagraceae Species Name Clarkia purpurea Common Name Purple Clarkia, Winecup Clarkia Plant Type Annual Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender Flowering Months April, May, June, July Evergreen/Deciduous N/A Height by Width 3ft. x 2ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not ranked Growth Habit Upright, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Throughout CA; to OR, AZ, Baja Natural Habitat Open grassy or shrubby areas; below 4,900' Specialty Features Songbirds Local Plants