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Orthocarpus purpurascens

Owl's Clover

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Carianne Funicelli"

 

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:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.