Clarkia amoena ‘Aurora’ is a tall California native wildflower prized for its large, peach-blushed, cup-shaped blooms and easy, generous performance in the garden. Reaching about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide, this annual flower makes a striking spring and early summer display, with 6-inch clusters of soft pink flowers that bring a romantic, airy look to borders, cottage gardens, and naturalistic plantings.

Blooming from May into July and often longer, Clarkia ‘Aurora’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a drought-tolerant California native flower with real presence. It performs best in full sun and rich, well-drained soil, though it is also tolerant of clay. Once established, it is easygoing, self-sows readily, and returns with that effortless wildflower charm gardeners love.

This deer-resistant annual is also a wonderful cut flower, producing long-lasting blooms that are as lovely in arrangements as they are in the garden. For a beautiful spring pairing, combine it with the clear blue flowers of Nemophila menziesii ‘Baby Blue Eyes’ for a distinctly California-style display.

• Plant type: Flowering
• Pot Size: 4-inch
• Life Span: Annual
• Flower Colors: Pink-Magenta
• Bloom Time: Spring, Summer
• Zones: Zone 1-11
• Sun Exposure: Sun
• Water needs: No Summer Water, Regular Water

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