Clarkia amoena (Farewell to Spring) Seed Packet WW

This graceful member of the evening-primrose family may be Willamette Wildlings' most beautiful annual. This lovely plant is sometimes single stemmed, but more often is multi-branched. Pinching central leader will increase branching. Very showy with silky, large, soft pink petals which sometimes display a central fuscia-red spot. This species is the parent to the commercially available “godetia”.

• Family: Onagraceae
• Height: 2 to 3 ft.
• Bloom time: early-late summer
• Zones: 3b to 9b
• Sun/Shade: Sun
• Per/Ann: Annual
• Habitat: Moist meadows to open drier sites
• Stratification:  very short - if any. 
• Planting depth: surface- do not cover
• Seeding rate:

          Broadcasting: approx 60 seeds/sq ft

         Small pots/spots in situ: a small "pinch" per pot/spot

   Can be fall or spring sown- but spring sowings are best done early as cool temps may enhance germination. Sowing in situ vs. pots tend to produce sturdier, more robust plants.

Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes