Clarkia amoena - Farewell to Spring

Species Name: Clarkia amoena - Farewell to Spring

Limited supply! 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: 10 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