On June 1, 1806, Meriwether Lewis "met with a singular plant today in blume" and collected it "on the steep sides of the fertile hills" northeast of Kamiah, Idaho. Clarkia was named for William Clark, co-captain of the expedition. Also called Ragged Robin, this showy annual with bright satiny pink to lavender flowers was popular in American seed catalogs of the mid-19th century. Recorded and/or collected by Lewis and Clark on their expedition.
Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring in a prepared seedbed of well-drained soil. Approximately 370 seeds per packet.
Details
Genus | Clarkia |
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Species | pulchella |
Exposure | Full Sun to Light Shade | Planting Method | Transplant | Planting Depth | Surface Sow |
Days to Emerge | 5 - 21 |
Plant Spacing | 9 - 12" apart |
Habit | 12 - 18" H |