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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

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) — annual / ground cover with pink blooms; clarkia amoena prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full to partial sunlight
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — Farewell-To-Spring, or Clarkia amoena, is a captivating wildflower native to the western United States
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — Native to the Pacific Northwest; this plant also has the versatility to adapt to a variety of, image 50
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — pink flowers in the garden; prefers well-drained soils and moderate watering
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — each with a distinctive reddish-pink blotch at the base; providing a stunning contrast against the pale green, image 52
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — Featuring delicate, cup-shaped pink to lavender blooms, it flourishes in full sun to partial shade; slender, image 46
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — slender stems that gently sway in the breeze.<br><br>For optimal growth; each with a distinctive reddish-pink, image 55
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — Prefers well-drained soils and moderate watering
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, image 54
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — pink flowers in the garden
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — slender stems that gently sway in the breeze.<br><br>For optimal growth
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — It is tolerant of dry conditions once established
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — this delightful plant typically reaches heights of 1 to 3 feet and spreads about 1 foot wide; featuring delicate
Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Amoena) — this delightful plant typically reaches heights of 1 to 3 feet and spreads about 1 foot wide; featuring, image 51
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