Clarkia williamsonii - Fort Miller Clarkia (Plant)

A multi-colored flower range from pink and lavendar to white centers. This species can be found in the Yosemite area, with blooms lasting into the summer. Plant Characteristics Family Name Onagraceae Species Name Clarkia williamsonii Common Name Fort Miller Clarkia Plant Type Annual Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Pink, Magenta, Rose, Purple, Violet, Lavender, White, Cream Flowering Months May, June, July Evergreen/Deciduous N/A Height by Width 3ft. x 2ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not ranked Growth Habit Upright, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Northern and Central Sierra Nevada Foothills Natural Habitat Yellow Pine Forest, Foothill Woodland, below 6,700'