Farewell to Spring

Clarkia amoena

pink flower with red stem and green leaves

Photo Credit: Michael Wolf, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Plant Description

Stunning pink annual wildflower naturally found in meadows and vernal wetlands. Although it is an annual, it will readily reseed itself if planted in the right conditions. Produces pollen and nectar that supports native pollinator species.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Gardens Grasslands Little Habitats Meadows Oak savannas Prairies Residential yards
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Dry to moist Well drained
Special Uses	Annual Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms August Blooms July Blooms June Flowering Flowers pink Herbaceous Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full sun