Farewell To Spring

(Clarkia amoena)

Farewell To Spring (Clarkia amoena)

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Summary

Clarkia amoena, commonly known as Farewell To Spring, is an annual herb native to a variety of habitats including open grasslands, chaparral, and the edges of oak woodlands along the west coast of the United States, extending into British Columbia, Canada. Typically growing to 1 meter tall, Clarkia amoena has a slender, erect form with linear leaves that are 2–7 cm long and 2–6 mm broad. Its flowers, which bloom in late spring to early summer, are quite showy with pink to pale purple hues and four broad petals each measuring 1.5–6 cm long. The fruit is a dry capsule that splits open when mature to release numerous seeds.

Farewell To Spring is valued for its vibrant and showy flowers that add a splash of color to late spring and early summer gardens. It is often used in wildflower mixes, border plantings, and as a filler in cottage gardens. This plant is relatively low maintenance, requiring full sun and medium amounts of water, and it thrives in well-drained soils. While it is not known for any popular garden cultivars, its natural form is widely appreciated. Gardeners should be aware that although it is not typically problematic, in some conditions it can self-seed prolifically, potentially becoming weedy.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 2-2.5 feet
  • Width: 0.8-1 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Pink, Purple, Red
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention:

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Open grasslands, chaparral, and oak woodland edges along the west coast of the United States and into British Columbia, Canada

Other Names

Common Names: Farewell-To-Spring , Godetia , Satin Flower , Satin-Flower , Clarkie Fleur-De-Satin , Fleur De Satin , Atlasblomma

Scientific Names: Clarkia amoena , Godetia hybrida , Godetia amoena var. typica , Oenothera roseo-alba , Godetia roseoalba , Godetia amoena var. pygmaea , Oenothera amoena f. bicolor , Oenothera amoena f. roseoalba , Oenothera prismatica var. amoena , Oenothera rubricunda

GBIF Accepted Name: Clarkia amoena (Lehm.) A.Nelson & J.F.Macbr.