Two Lobed Clarkia

Two Lobed Clarkia is a California endemic annual wildflower reaching up to 3 feet tall when in bloom. Space ~1 ft apart. Named for the lobes on its pink petals, which are heart-shaped. Native to the Sierra Nevada foothills and the East Bay Area, and found on slopes of chaparral and woodland habitats.

Clarkias are wonderful additions to wildflower gardens, meadow, or container plantings. Pinch pruning will encourage a bushier form. Two lobed Clarkia appreciates well-draining soil, and should reseed well if happy in its site. Protect young plants from nibbles by deer and birds to ensure success. Two Lobed Clarkia is a larval host to five species of butterflies and moths, including the White-lined Sphinx moth and Mariposa Forester.

Lifeform: Annual

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Rocky, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant

Container	D-16
Ecological Value	Supports native bees, likely larval host to five species of butterflies and moths, including White-lined Sphinx and Mariposa Forester
Ethnobotanical Uses	Parched, pulverized seeds used for food by Miwok people.
Distribution	Foothills of the Sierra Nevada, and the eastern San Francisco Bay Area.
Elevation	50" – 7883"
Habitat	In woodlands and grasslands., Dry places, slopes
Communities	Chaparral, Foothill Woodland, Yellow Pine Forest