Pismo Clarkia

Carried by 4 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Pismo Clarkia (Clarkia speciosa ssp. immaculata) is a rare native annual herb that grows in Central California, primarily in the Central Coast region. It tends to grow in sandy hills, at elevations from 0-2300 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Annual herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Color

Orange, Pink

Flowering season

Summer, Spring

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low

Soil drainage

Fast

Natural setting

Site type

sandy hills

Plant communities

Woodland

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:

Pismo Clarki

Sources

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