Plant Description

Clarkia amoena

Farewell to Spring is a late spring to early summer plant with petals that vary from pale to bright pink. Many pollinators visit this flower for its nectar and pollen, and leafcutter bees will also cut pieces of petals to line their nests!

A bright pink flower with a red dot in the middle of each petal

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Characteristic Plant Information
Height 2 feet
Growth Rate Fast
Life Cycle Annual
Moisture Use Low
Drought Tolerance High
Deer Browse Yes
Wildlife Value Good for pollinators and beneficial insects
Hardiness USDA Zones 2-10
Bloom Time June-August
Bloom Color Pink or Purple
Habitat Type Prairies, open areas

SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION

Classification Scientific Name
Kingdom Plantae
Clade Angiosperms
Clade Eudicots
Order Myrtales
Family Onagraceae
Genus Clarkia
Species C. amoena

Planting information

Sun

Full sun

Soil

Well drained soils, rocky soils

Special Uses

Great for pollinators and other beneficial insects

Ease of Care

Easy

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