Clarkias are annual forbs in the Clarkia genus of the evening-primrose family, typically with pink or pinkish purple flowers. Many of them are native to the Yuba-Sutter area. Lindsey's skipper butterflies drink the nectar of godetia and clarkia flowers.
Winecup Godetia
Winecup godetia (also called purple farewell-to-spring) is native to Yuba and Sutter Counties and typically grows at elevations below 6,000 feet. It is most often found on slopes in central oak woodland, valley grassland, or yellow pine forest.
You can read more about it at the Theodore Payne Wiki. You can see pictures of it at CalPhotos, Flickr, and Picasa. You can find out where to buy it at the California Native Plant Link Exchange.
Mountain Garland
Mountain garland (Clarkia unguiculata) in a garden in Marysville. Photo by queerbychoice. Mountain garland (also called elegant farewell-to-spring or woodland godetia) is a two- to four-foot-tall clarkia native to Yuba and Sutter Counties and typically grows at elevations below 5,000 feet. It is found in central oak woodland or valley grassland.
You can read more about it at the Theodore Payne Wiki and the Las Pilitas Nursery website. You can see pictures of it at CalPhotos, Flickr, and Picasa. You can find out where to buy it at the California Native Plant Link Exchange.
Mountain garland (Clarkia unguiculata) explodes in shades of pink, reddish purple, and white in early May in a garden in Marysville. Photo by queerbychoice.
Twolobe Farewell-to-Spring
Twolobe farewell-to-spring is native to Yuba and Sutter Counties and typically grows at elevations below 4,000 feet. It is most often found on slopes in central oak woodland or yellow pine forest. It is common in the Yuba River canyon. You can find out where to buy it at the California Native Plant Link Exchange.
You can see pictures of it at CalPhotos, Flickr, and Picasa.
Slender Godetia
Slender godetia (also called graceful farewell-to-spring) is a 2.5-foot-tall godetia that is native to Yuba and Sutter Counties and typically grows at elevations below 5,000 feet. It is found in central oak woodland or yellow pine forest. It tolerates partial shade.
You can read more about it at USDA Conservation Plant Characteristics. You can see pictures of it at CalPhotos, Flickr, and Picasa. You can find out where to buy it at the California Native Plant Link Exchange.
Diamondpetal Farewell-to-Spring
Diamondpetal farewell-to-spring (also called forest farewell-to-spring) is native to Sutter County and typically grows at elevations below 8,000 feet. It is most often found on slopes in central oak woodland or yellow pine forest.
You can see pictures of it at CalPhotos, Flickr, and Picasa.
Mildred's Farewell-to-Spring
Mildred's farewell-to-spring is native to Yuba County and typically grows at elevations below 2,000 feet. It is found in yellow pine forest.
You can see pictures of it at CalPhotos, Flickr, and Picasa.
Red Ribbons
Red ribbons is native to Sutter County and typically grows at elevations below 5,000 feet.
You can read more about it at the Theodore Payne Wiki. You can see pictures of it at CalPhotos, Flickr, and Picasa. You can find out where to buy it at the California Native Plant Link Exchange.
Lake Almanor Farewell-to-Spring
Lake Almanor farewell-to-spring is native to Yuba County and typically grows at elevations between 3,500 and 5,000 feet.
You can see pictures of it at CalPhotos, Flickr, and Picasa.
