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Mountain Garland Mix (Elegant Clarkia)

Quick Facts:

  • Also known as Elegant Clarkia
  • Wildflower native to the western US
  • Mix of pink, purple, white and salmon flowers
  • An excellent cut flower
  • Prefers cool weather

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Mountain Garland Mix (Elegant Clarkia)

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Clarkia unguiculata

Also known as Elegant Clarkia, Mountain Garland is a wildflower that is native to the Western parts of the United States.  Its Latin name "Clarkia" was chosen in honor of Captain William Clark, who along with Meriwether Lewis, led the famed Lewis and Clark expedition across the western United States in 1804-1806.  Mountain Garland grows two to three feet tall, producing multibranched stems with pink, purple, white, or salmon-colored flowers borne all along their axes.  The beautiful double to semi-double flowers make excellent cut flowers with an extended vase life, especially if cut when the middle flowers are just about to open.  Clarkia performs best in cooler climates and does not tolerate hot w... More

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Clarkia unguiculata

Also known as Elegant Clarkia, Mountain Garland is a wildflower that is native to the Western parts of the United States.  Its Latin name "Clarkia" was chosen in honor of Captain William Clark, who along with Meriwether Lewis, led the famed Lewis and Clark expedition across the western United States in 1804-1806.  Mountain Garland grows two to three feet tall, producing multibranched stems with pink, purple, white, or salmon-colored flowers borne all along their axes.  The beautiful double to semi-double flowers make excellent cut flowers with an extended vase life, especially if cut when the middle flowers are just about to open.  Clarkia performs best in cooler climates and does not tolerate hot weather during flowering.  We have, however, found that providing some shade during the hottest part of the day preserves floral development.  Blooms spring to summer.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.

Clarkia unguiculata

Also known as Elegant Clarkia, Mountain Garland is a wildflower that is native to the Western parts of the United States.  Its Latin name "Clarkia" was chosen in honor of Captain William Clark, who along with Meriwether Lewis, led the famed Lewis and Clark expedition across the western United States in 1804-1806.  Mountain Garland grows two to three feet tall, producing multibranched stems with pink, purple, white, or salmon-colored flowers borne all alo... read more

read less

Clarkia unguiculata

Also known as Elegant Clarkia, Mountain Garland is a wildflower that is native to the Western parts of the United States.  Its Latin name "Clarkia" was chosen in honor of Captain William Clark, who along with Meriwether Lewis, led the famed Lewis and Clark expedition across the western United States in 1804-1806.  Mountain Garland grows two to three feet tall, producing multibranched stems with pink, purple, white, or salmon-colored flowers borne all along their axes.  The beautiful double to semi-double flowers make excellent cut flowers with an extended vase life, especially if cut when the middle flowers are just about to open.  Clarkia performs best in cooler climates and does not tolerate hot weather during flowering.  We have, however, found that providing some shade during the hottest part of the day preserves floral development.  Blooms spring to summer.  Each packet contains a minimum of 250 seeds.

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How to Grow Clarkia

Clarkia is an easy-to-grow flower that thrives in average to poor soil with full to partial sun exposure. Clarkia prefers cool weather and can be subject to floral abortion or the development of weak and spindly stems if plants are grown in especially hot climates. Here in Iowa, we have had good success planting these flowers in areas that receive shade during the hottest parts of the day.

Sow seeds indoors approximately 4-6 weeks before the last frost. Sow seeds 1/16" deep in premoistened seed starting mix. Keep moist until germination has occurred (5-10 days.) Transplant outdoors as soon as soil can be worked. Can also be direct seeded in late spring, and fall in warmer climates. Thin to a final stand of one plant every 6-12 inches.

Harden off seedlings and plant outdoors after danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 6-12 inches in all directions. Keep watered until plants are established.

Clarkia make excellent cut flowers with a long vase life. Harvest the floral stems when the earliest flowers are beginning to open. Spent blooms will fall off the stem and new blooms will continue to open for several days.

CONSIDERATIONS:

Saving seeds from Clarkia is relatively easy. Isolation is required if multiple varieties are being grown in a single year.

HARVESTING SEED:

Allow seed pods to dry and become brown. Pick from the plant and hold over a container as you pinch and pull apart the pods to release the small brownish-black seeds. Allow to dry completely for one week, then store in an airtight container until ready to use.

SEED LONGETIVITY:

Clarkia seeds can remain viable for several years if stored under ideal conditions.

Mountain Garland Mix (Elegant Clarkia)

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