Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
United States, California
North Africa
Types
Santa Clara red ribbons, red ribbons, Raiche's red ribbons
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, foothill woods
Desert, Rocky Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
Not Available
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 Availble
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Pink, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CLARKIA concinna
Myrtus nivellei
Common Name
Red Ribbons
Saharan myrtle
In Hindi
Clarkia concinna
Saharan myrtle
In German
Clarkia concinna
Saharan myrtle
In French
Clarkia concinna
myrte subsaharienne
In Spanish
concinna clarkia
mirto subsahariana
In Greek
Clarkia concinna
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Clarkia concinna
murta Saharan
In Polish
klarkia concinna
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
In Latin
Clarkia concinna
myrto Saharan
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Onagraceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Clarkia concinna and Saharan Myrtle
Wondering what are the properties of Clarkia concinna and Saharan Myrtle? We provide you with everything About Clarkia concinna and Saharan Myrtle. Clarkia concinna doesn't have thorns and Saharan Myrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Clarkia concinna does not have fragrant flowers. Clarkia concinna has allergic reactions like Not Available and Saharan Myrtle has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Clarkia concinna and Saharan Myrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Clarkia concinna and Saharan Myrtle
Season and care of Clarkia concinna and Saharan Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Clarkia concinna and Saharan Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clarkia concinna season is Spring and Summer and Saharan Myrtle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clarkia concinna is Loam, Sand and for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clarkia concinna is Neutral and for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Clarkia concinna and Saharan Myrtle Physical Information
Clarkia concinna and Saharan Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Clarkia concinna height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Clarkia concinna and Saharan Myrtle are as follows:
Clarkia concinna flower color: Pink, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
Clarkia concinna leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
- Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Clarkia concinna and Saharan Myrtle
Care of Clarkia concinna and Saharan Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clarkia concinna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Clarkia concinna needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.