Is Dudley's Clarkia safe for pets?

Yes, Dudley's Clarkia (Clarkia Dudleyana) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Dudley's Clarkia easy to care for?

Dudley's Clarkia has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Dudley's Clarkia grow indoors?

Dudley's Clarkia is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Dudley's Clarkia (Clarkia Dudleyana) is a annual herb in the Onagraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Clarkia dudleyana is an annual herbaceous wildflower endemic to California, known for its delicate, vibrant pink to magenta flowers and upright to sprawling habit.

Last updated: February 2026

Dudley's Clarkia

Clarkia Dudleyana

Clarkia dudleyana is an annual herbaceous wildflower endemic to California, known for its delicate, vibrant pink to magenta flowers and upright to sprawling habit.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen, pollinator support, seasonal color

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Dudley's Clarkia

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Onagraceae

Genus:Clarkia