Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Flowering Plants
  
Herbs
  
Origin
United States, California
  
Africa
  
Types
Santa Clara red ribbons, red ribbons, Raiche's red ribbons
  
White Sesame, Black Sesame, Golden Sesame
  
Habitat
Dry areas, foothill woods
  
Cultivated Beds
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
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 Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Fuchsia, Rose, Lavender
  
White, Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Part sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Dry root rot, Phyllody, Phytophthora blight, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, breathing problems, Mouth itching, Nausea
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Prevents greying of hair, Remove blemishes, Speed hair growth
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Astringent, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutritive, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used for making soaps, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Showy Tree
  
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
  
Botanical Name
CLARKIA concinna
  
SESAMUM indicum
  
Common Name
Red Ribbons
  
Sesame
  
In Hindi
Clarkia concinna
  
तिल
  
In German
Clarkia concinna
  
Sesam
  
In French
Clarkia concinna
  
Sésame
  
In Spanish
concinna clarkia
  
Sésamo
  
In Greek
Clarkia concinna
  
Σουσάμι
  
In Portuguese
Clarkia concinna
  
Sésamo
  
In Polish
klarkia concinna
  
Sezam
  
In Latin
Clarkia concinna
  
Sesamae
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Onagraceae
  
Pedaliaceae
  
Genus
Clarkia
  
Sesamum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Asternae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Clarkia concinna and Sesame
Season and care of Clarkia concinna and Sesame is important to know. While considering everything about Clarkia concinna and Sesame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clarkia concinna season is Spring and Summer and Sesame season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Clarkia concinna is Loam, Sand and for Sesame is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clarkia concinna is Neutral and for Sesame is Neutral.
Clarkia concinna and Sesame Physical Information
Clarkia concinna and Sesame physical information is very important for comparison. Clarkia concinna height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sesame height is 30.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Clarkia concinna and Sesame are as follows:
Clarkia concinna flower color: Pink, Fuchsia, Rose and Lavender
Clarkia concinna leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Sesame flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Sesame leaf color: Not Available
Care of Clarkia concinna and Sesame
Care of Clarkia concinna and Sesame include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clarkia concinna pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sesame 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 Sesame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.