Clarkia pulchella
Pursh
Pinkfairies
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Summary
Source: WikipediaClarkia pulchella, also known as pinkfairies, ragged robin, and deerhorn clarkia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae.
Description
A herb. It grows 30-45 cm high and spreads 30 cm wide. It is a compact plant. The flowers are frilly and funnel shaped. They are bright pink. They can have bright pink or purple veins.
Edible Uses
The seed is ground into a powder and eaten dry. It is very small and fiddly to harvest.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Distribution
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-10.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, Myanmar, North America, SE Asia, Slovenia, USA,
Cultivation
Succeeds in a sunny position in any good garden soil. If the soil is too rich the plants will produce lots of vegetative growth at the expense of flowers. Resents hot, humid continental summers. A polymorphic species. A very ornamental plant. The flowers are very attractive to bees.
Propagation
Sow seed in situ in spring; germination usually occurs within 2 weeks. Seed can also be sown in situ during autumn in areas with mild winters. Thinnings can be transplanted.
Other Uses
Green and gold dyes can be obtained from the flowers.
Notes
There are about 42 Clarkia species.
Also Known As
Tabat-pan
References (3)
- Cundall, P., (ed.), 2004, Gardening Australia: flora: the gardener's bible. ABC Books. p 385
- Fl. Amer. sept. 1:260. 1813-1814
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
