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Things to know
Sunlight requirements: Full sun or partially shaded areas
Characteristics: Cup-shaped flowers with pink to white variegated petals
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Height: 12-36 inches tall
Soil conditions: Can tolerate multiple environments but prefers well-draining soil.
When to sow: Fall to early spring
Planting instructions: Direct sow seeds onto the surface of weed-free, well-draining soil. Seeds can additionally be raked into the soil to protect the seeds from birds.
Life cycle: Annual
Farewell-to-Spring (Clarkia amoena) is an annual wildflower native to western North America, primarily found in meadows and open woodland edges along the Pacific Coast from British Columbia down through California. This cup-shaped, pink to lavender with darker pink or reddish centers are known for their satiny petals that are slightly ruffled; attracting bees and butterflies. Growing to approximately 12 to 36 inches tall, this wildflower is best sowed in early spring and can take 6 to 10 weeks to bloom. The name “Farewell-to-Spring” comes from its timing: it’s one of the last wildflowers to bloom in spring, signaling summer’s arrival.
Wild Spaces Land Care is a Vancouver-based company focused on highlighting the importance of gardening with native species. We want to bring more attention to our native flora and make the plants more accessible to local gardeners. We source our seeds from suppliers around the PNW and ensure high quality seeds and industry standards for germination rates.