Farewell-to-Spring

Farewell-to-spring is an annual flower native to coastal and lowland regions of the Pacific Northwest and northern California. It produces large, satiny pink to rose-colored flowers with contrasting darker patches near the petal bases, blooming late in the season when many other annuals have already senesced. Farewell-to-spring withstands dry summer conditions and supports native bee species, making it a dependable and visually striking component of late-spring to early-summer wildflower communities.

Besides providing pollen for pollinators, leafcutter bees (an important native pollinator) will cut circular holes in the petals of farewell-to-spring to create nursery chambers for their eggs. If you see circular holes in your flowers and leaves, they may be providing this important resource for a fascinating native pollinator!