Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
United States, California
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Santa Clara red ribbons, red ribbons, Raiche's red ribbons
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, foothill woods
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
Light Green, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Showy Tree
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CLARKIA concinna
MANFREDA virginica
Common Name
Red Ribbons
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
In Hindi
Clarkia concinna
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
In German
Clarkia concinna
amerikanischen Aloe
In French
Clarkia concinna
américaine Aloe
In Spanish
concinna clarkia
Americana Aloe
In Greek
Clarkia concinna
Αμερικανός Αλόη
In Portuguese
Clarkia concinna
americano Aloe
In Polish
klarkia concinna
Amerykański Aloe
In Latin
Clarkia concinna
American Aloe
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Asparagales
Family
Onagraceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Clarkia concinna and American Aloe
Season and care of Clarkia concinna and American Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Clarkia concinna and American Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clarkia concinna season is Spring and Summer and American Aloe season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clarkia concinna is Loam, Sand and for American Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clarkia concinna is Neutral and for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline.
Clarkia concinna and American Aloe Physical Information
Clarkia concinna and American Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Clarkia concinna height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Clarkia concinna and American Aloe are as follows:
Clarkia concinna flower color: Pink, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
Clarkia concinna leaf color: Green and Gray Green
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
- American Aloe leaf color: Green
Care of Clarkia concinna and American Aloe
Care of Clarkia concinna and American Aloe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clarkia concinna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Clarkia concinna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.