Speckled Clarkia
Clarkia cylindrica
Last reviewed: June 2026
Speckled Clarkia (Clarkia cylindrica) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
8"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Clarkia cylindrica is a colorful native annual wildflower with slender stems and delicate cup-shaped blooms in shades of pink to lavender. It grows 8-24 inches tall and flowers from spring through early summer. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and requires minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Speckled Clarkia is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: moderate. Tidiness: 2 out of 5.
Works well in: backyard only, mid zone.
- Has a somewhat informal growth habit
- Looks dormant/dead after flowering period
- May self-seed and appear unplanned in subsequent years
Wildlife value
This native wildflower attracts and supports native bees and butterflies, providing valuable nectar during its extended blooming period.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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