Orthocarpus purpurascens
Owl's Clover
Description
Petite desert annual grows to 6" x 6" Rose pink to purple spikes of flowers appear in spring. Sow seeds in fall for spring color. This charming wildflower will make a specatular display.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Clay
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.