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Farewell to Spring (Clarkia amoena)

Farewell to Spring (Clarkia amoena) is a vibrant annual wildflower native to western North America, gracing meadows with its cup-shaped, silky flowers.

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Sunlight

Full sun

Watering

Regular during growth, less when fading

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Cool to moderate

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun

Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering.

Water

Regular during growth, less when fading

Keep soil moist but not soggy. Avoid overhead watering.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Cool to moderate

Grows best in cooler spring temperatures, dislikes extreme heat. Ideal range 10-20°C.

Fertilizer

Low

Light feeding with balanced liquid fertilizer, or none. Over-fertilizing is detrimental.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Annual

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.15-0.3 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Seed

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

5-7 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Godetia amoena (Lehm.) G.Don
Godetia lehmanniana Spach
Oenothera amoena Lehm.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderMyrtales
  • familyOnagraceae
  • genusClarkia
  • speciesClarkia amoena
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Non-toxic

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