Elegant Fairyfan, Elegant clarkia

Clarkia unguiculata

Physical Characteristics

Clarkia unguiculata is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to October, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

South-western N. America - California.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Seed Edible Uses: Seed - raw or cooked. It can be ground into a powder and eaten dry[94, 257]. The seed is very small and fiddly to harvest.

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known