Why choose native plants? Pacific Northwest native plants know how to live here and how to thrive here. They often need much less water and less fertilizer. They spread slowly and are not invasive. They support a wide diversity of wildlife. And best of all, they look great!
Purple Godetia is also known as Winecup Clarkia due to its vibrant, cup-shaped flowers. This species is native to western North America, primarily found in California but also extending into Oregon, Nevada, and Baja California. It typically grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and meadows, thriving from sea level up to around 6,000 feet in elevation. This is a most excellent choice for use in more formal or ornamental settings as a bedding plant. Unlike other clarkia species, winecup tends to form nicely compact clumps, with flowers that are nicely saturated with color and well-distributed across the plant. Think of something like a slightly more upright petunia, but better because this actually attracts pollinators! This garden compatibility also extends to it being a good container plant, and slug resistant. And its casual flair is well suited for cottage style gardens. Best in full sun. Zones 6 to 10. Bloomtime: late spring into summer. Height: up to 30″ Habitat: Open, sunny spots, woodland edges, grassy slopes. Handles dry soils well. Image courtesy of Silver Falls Seed Company. For a colorful 11×17 poster of all the PNW Native Annuals we offer, click here.
