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Farewell-To-Spring

Clarkia Amoena

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Overview

Farewell-To-Spring, or Clarkia amoena, is a captivating wildflower native to the western United States. Featuring delicate, cup-shaped pink to lavender blooms, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade. This annual reaches 1-3 feet in height with a spread of up to 1 foot. Its late spring to early summer flowers provide a vibrant display, ideal for borders or wildflower gardens. Prefers well-drained soils and moderate watering. USDA zones 6-10.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10Type Annual, Ground cover
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — making it a suitable choice for low-water landscapes or drought-prone regions; it is tolerant of dry conditions once
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — providing a stunning contrast against the pale green to grayish-green foliage; with a hardiness in USDA zones, image 53Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — providing a stunning contrast against the pale green to grayish-green foliageFarewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — providing a stunning contrast against the pale green to grayish-green foliage; with a hardiness in USDA zones 3 through 9Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — Clarkia amoena prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to partial sunlightFarewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — making it a suitable choice for low-water landscapes or drought-prone regions; it is tolerant of dry, image 59Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — With a hardiness in USDA zones 3 through 9; annual / ground cover with pink blooms, image 60+75

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Mature height
1.5–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Annual, Ground cover
Family
Onagraceae

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Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — making it a suitable choice for low-water landscapes or drought-prone regions; it is tolerant of dry conditions once
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — providing a stunning contrast against the pale green to grayish-green foliage; with a hardiness in USDA zones, image 53
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — providing a stunning contrast against the pale green to grayish-green foliage
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — providing a stunning contrast against the pale green to grayish-green foliage; with a hardiness in USDA zones 3 through 9
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — Clarkia amoena prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to partial sunlight
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — making it a suitable choice for low-water landscapes or drought-prone regions; it is tolerant of dry, image 59
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — With a hardiness in USDA zones 3 through 9; annual / ground cover with pink blooms, image 60
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — this plant also has the versatility to adapt to a variety of climates.<br><br>Ideal for cottage gardens
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — The blooms measure about 1 to 3 inches in diameter and are borne on erect; farewell-To-Spring, or Clarkia amoena, is a
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — This annual reaches 1-3 feet in height with a spread of up to 1 foot
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — this plant also has the versatility to adapt to a variety of climates.<br><br>Ideal for cottage gardens, image 61
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — Native to the Pacific Northwest; this plant also has the versatility to adapt to a variety of climates.<br><br>Ideal for
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — It is tolerant of dry conditions once established; this delightful plant typically reaches heights of 1 to 3 feet and
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — or as a vibrant edge for borders; needing approximately 6 to 8 hours of sun exposure daily, image 62
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — The blooms measure about 1 to 3 inches in diameter and are borne on erect
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — needing approximately 6 to 8 hours of sun exposure daily; annual / ground cover for full or half
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — annual / ground cover for full or half; for continuity in design, consider pairing it with similarly drought-tolerant and
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — annual / ground cover with pink blooms
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — Featuring delicate, cup-shaped pink to lavender blooms, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — Its late spring to early summer flowers provide a vibrant display, ideal for borders or wildflower gardens, image 48
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — Farewell-To-Spring, or Clarkia amoena, is a captivating wildflower native to the western United States; its late spring
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — Its late spring to early summer flowers provide a vibrant display, ideal for borders or wildflower gardens
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — or as a vibrant edge for borders
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — Featuring delicate, cup-shaped pink to lavender blooms, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade; slender stems that
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