USDA: 3a - 11 RHS: H - FT EGF: H1 - G2 Australia: 1 - 5
Care Level
low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height
60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 ft)
Spread
20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light
full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture
average, well-drained
Soil Type
clay to sandy
Soil pH
acidic to alkaline
Description
Clarkia amoena (satin flower) bears showy and medium magenta flowers during early summer to mid summer. This annual has greyish green foliage.
Typical Uses
Annual, mass planting, naturalization, waterfront and xeriscaping.
Special Characteristics
Birds and butterflies are attracted to Clarkia amoena . Clarkia amoena is tolerant of drought and salt.
Cautions
Bees and wasps are attracted to Clarkia amoena (satin flower) so be careful when you are working around the plant. Also allow some buffer space around the plant in your garden design for walkways or living space in your garden. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.
