Farewell-to-Spring (Seeds)

Clarkia amoena As the Latin name suggests (“amoena” meaning charming or pleasing), farewell-to-spring is a spectacularly showy addition to native gardens and wildflower meadows. This annual wildflower boasts pink, cup-shaped flowers with long bloom times that provide pollen and nectar for native bees and butterflies after other plants have gone dormant.  Plant type/canopy layer: deciduous, annual (self-sowing), herbaceous plant  Size at maturity: 24"-36" tall, 12"-18" wide Light requirements: full sun, part sun/part shade Moisture requirements: dry to moist soil, prefers well-drained Bloom time: June - August Growth rate/ease: moderate growth rate, easy to grow Wildlife support: flowers attract and support honey bees, native bumblebees, mason bees, leaf-cutter bees, and butterflies Native habitat/range: common in meadows, vernal wetlands, and coastal areas from the Pacific coastline eastward into the lower Cascades, from British Columbia to California. Portland Plant Li