How much sun does Presidio clarkia need?

Presidio clarkia grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Presidio clarkia bloom?

Presidio clarkia blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Presidio clarkia native?

Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Presidio clarkia

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Clarkia franciscana

Last reviewed: November 2026

Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana) is a annual forb native to CA. It blooms in May, June, and July. The flowers draw bees.

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Toxicity unknown

Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

8"–20" H × 8"–12" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

Pollinators

bees

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Central California Foothills and Coastal Mountains

An upright annual wildflower with slender stems and cup-shaped pink to lavender flowers marked with dark centers, blooming for a few weeks in late spring on thin, mineral-rich soils. It is a rare species with a very limited native range.

Growing Presidio clarkia

Grow Presidio clarkia in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 8 to 20 inches tall and spread 8 to 12 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The showy spring flowers support specialist and generalist native bees during its short bloom window.

Common questions

How much sun does Presidio clarkia need?: Presidio clarkia grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Presidio clarkia bloom?: Presidio clarkia blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Presidio clarkia native?: Presidio clarkia (Clarkia franciscana) is native to CA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Presidio clarkia attract?: Presidio clarkia draws bees.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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