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Elegant Clarkia
Clarkia unguiculata
In the United States:
Native
· also called elegant clarkia, mountain garland
Honeybees visit elegant clarkia for nectar and pollen during its summer bloom period, providing a valuable late-season forage source in its native range. Peak bloom occurs from June to August, supporting foragers when many other wildflowers have faded. As an annual, it requires reseeding each year and thrives in dry, well-drained soils without becoming invasive.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom (US) | April–July |
| Hardiness zones | 2-11 |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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