Winecup Clarkia

Carried by 3 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Winecup Clarkia (Clarkia purpurea ssp. purpurea) is a native annual herb that grows in Northern, Southern and Central California, primarily in the Sacramento Valley, the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast regions. It tends to grow in open, grassy or shrubby places, at elevations from 0-500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

3 ft Tall

Color

Purple

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low

Sunset Zones

7*, 8*, 9*, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 19, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Open, grassy or shrubby places

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 5 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Aetole extraneella

Mariposa Forester

Alypia mariposa

White-lined Sphinx

Hyles lineata

Clark's Day Sphinx Moth

Proserpinus clarkiae

Alternative names

Common names:

Purple Clarkia

Sources

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