Springville clarkia is found in chaparral, oak woodlands and on road banks at elevations between 1,080 and 4,000 feet. All populations are found in the Tule River Watershed. Most of the plants are found near the North Fork and Middle Fork, which are two branches of the Tule River. The plant prefers sunny openings and soils containing granite rock.

Springville clarkia can grow 3 feet tall and has small, lavender-pink colored flowers that bloom from May to July.

Measurements
Leaves: 0.8 to 3.5 in (2 to 9 cm) long; 0.2-0.8 in (5 to 20 mm) wide

Springville clarkia can be distinguished from similar species by the lack of long hairs below the flowers, the dark purple spot at the base of the petals and the purple sepals, which are the outer parts of the flowers.

Springville clarkia is an annual plant, so it completes its life cycle in one year. Lavender-pink flowers appear in May to July and usually have a dark purplish basal spot. Plants are pollinated primarily by bees through cross and self-pollination. Seeds begin to sprout in late November and continue sprouting into January.