Plant Data Sheet
Clarkia amoena,
Farewell-to-spring
http://www.rainyside.com/features/plant_gallery/nativeplants/Clarkia_amoena.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farewell_to_Spring
Range:
Climate, elevation: All USDA zones
Local occurrence (where,
how common):
Habitat preferences: full or partial sun, well-drained soil, dry grassy
areas
Plant strategy type/successional stage (stress-tolerator,
competitor, weedy/colonizer, seral, late successional):
Associated species: Not found
May be collected as:
(seed, layered, divisions, etc.): Seed
Collection restrictions or
guidelines: Allow pods to dry on
plant and break open to collect seeds.
Seed germination (needs
dormancy breaking?): No, it easily germinates.
Seed life (can be stored,
short shelf-life, long shelf-life): Not available
Recommended seed storage
conditions: Refrigerate
for freshness
Propagation
recommendations (plant seeds, vegetative parts, cuttings, etc.): Sow seeds in situ in spring or fall, sown in vented
containers in a coldframe, indoors before last frost,
or direct sow after last frost. Plant plugs grown from seed.
Soil or medium
requirements (inoculum necessary?): 95% germination occurs
within the first two weeks after planting seed in a soil-less peat-based media,
amended with micronutrients, slow-release fertilizer, and kept at 70 degree
days and 50 degree nights.
Installation form (form,
potential for successful outcomes, cost): plugs or seed
Recommended planting
density: 12-24 inches for plugs
Care requirements after
installed (water weekly, water once etc.): Drought tolerant. Water regularly but do not over-water.
Normal rate of growth or
spread; lifespan: Annual, 1-2 feet tall
Sources cited:
Dave’s
Garden, for gardeners…by gardeners.
Detailed information on Atlasflower,
Farewell-to-spring, Godetia (Clarkia amoena). Date accessed:
Protocol
Information.
Rainy Side
Gardeners in the
United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation
Service.
Plants Profile. Date accessed:
Data compiled by: Linda
Arnoldi on