Clarkia Species, Atlasflower, Farewell-to-Spring
Clarkiaamoena

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds