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Farewell to Spring, Botta's Clarkia, Punchbowl Godetia 'Amethyst Glow'

Clarkiabottae

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Clarkia bottae by rebecca101
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Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Clarkia (KLAR-kee-uh)
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Species
bottae (bot-TAY)
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Synonym
Godetia bottae
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Madison, Wisconsin

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rebecca101
Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | positive

Of three clarkias I grew last year (c. amoena and c. elegans as well as this one), this was by far my favorite. It was much smaller and g...Read More

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