
Details
Mountain Garland is a delightful annual wildflower native to California. Its compact blossoms are arranged on tall, deep purple flowering stems in spikes of showy pink flowers. Mountain Garland is a popular cottage and cutting garden flower, and makes a good addition to rock gardens, borders, flower beds, wildlife plantings and containers. The flowers attract bees and butterflies. Reseeds readily!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
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Additional Info
Botanical Name | Clarkia unguiculata |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 30 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/8 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Bloom Color | Pink, Rose/Mauve |
Bloom Time | Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline), 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline) |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 50 |