Species Description (from Calscape): The whimsical name of Clarkia amoena - Farewell to Spring comes from its late spring to early summer bloom time. It flowers in shades ranging from pink to purple. Farewell to Spring attracts bees and butterflies and is a favorite plant in native pollinator and cut-flower gardens. A member of the Evening Primrose family, Farewell to Spring is a self-seeding annual that tolerates a wide range of soil conditions. It has low moisture needs and requires minimal watering once established (Calscape).
Growers: Nature's Seed
Amount of seed in packet: 5 grams
Family: Onagaceae
Life Cycle: Annual
Plant Type: Herb
Sun Exposure: Full
Bloom Period: Spring, Summer (June to August)
Bloom Color(s): Lavender, Pink, Purple, Red
Plant Height: 2-3 feet tall
Plant Width: 6 inches wide
California Regions:
San Francisco Bay Area
North Coast
Central California Coast
Southern Coast
Ecological Benefits:
Deer Resistant
Attracts pollinators, birds, wildlife, bats
Ecological Functions:
Grows in Containers
Groundcover
Habitat Type:
Coastal Prairie
Northern Coastal Scrub
Redwood Forest
Mixed Evergreen Forest
Oak Woodland
Skill Level: Beginner
Seed Pretreatment: None
Seeding Instructions: Super easy to grow, can be sown directly into garden bed or grown in containers and transplanted as plugs when larger. Seeds germinate readily.
