Clarkia amoena
$4.50 – $7.30
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Farewell-to-spring
Farewell-to-spring is a super showy annual wildflower that grows from 1- 3 ft tall. It grows either erect or sprawling with large, 4-petaled, cup-shaped, pink flowers. Each flower is highlighted with a splash of bright red on each petal. Below the flowers are four reddish sepals which often remain attached after the flower buds have opened. The flowers show up late in the season just after the grasslands begin to turn golden brown. Plant in moderate to well-draining soil that should be moist just until flowering starts, then it can be quite dry. It will flourish in part to full sun conditions. Pinch out the central leader to encourage branching and heavy bloom. Will self-sow if conditions are right.
Lifeform: Annual Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Container | 4" |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Flowers serve as a nectar source for honey bees, as well as native bumble bees, mason bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects. |
| Historical Uses | Seed from Clarkia plants were gathered by the indigenous Californians' to grind for food sources. |
| Distribution | Found in Coastal areas from British Columbia to Central California. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 2296 feet |
| Habitat | Dry, open slopes. Sometimes in meadows, prairies, seaside bluffs, coastal scrub, forest edges, and roadsides. |
