Common name: Clarkia, Garland Flower, Mountain Garland
Botanical name: Clarkia elegansFamily:Onagraceae
Clarkias are named after Captain William Clark of the famous Lewis and Clark
expedition to the American West in 1804-1806. They grow wild on dry land
and bloom during the cool season. Many cultivars have been developed, and
there is much confusion in the naming of various Clarkia and closely related
Godetia species. They are best sown directly outdoors in the spring and
thinned to 20-30 cm between plants. Clarkias prefer
sunny, but cool growing conditions and the soil should never dry out
completely. They make a brilliant display massed in the border, and small
roselike flowers continue opening on the long and slender racemes until
autumn.
Photographed in
Delhi
Identification credit: R.K. Nimai Singh
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