Farewell-to-Spring | Clarkia amoena var. lindleyi - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Farewell-to-Spring | Clarkia amoena var. lindleyi

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Annual flowering plant with pink, cup-shaped flowers that often have red spots on the petals. Blooms late spring to early summer.

Plant Details

Habitats	Upland Prairie and Savanna, Wet Prairie
Phenology	Annual; flowering June-August
Mature Height	6-36"
Shade Preference	Full sun, partial shade
Soil Tolerance	Sandy to clay soils that dry in summer
Special Uses	Drought tolerant; attracts pollinators; deer resistant

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Upland Prairie and Savanna

Upland prairies or open grasslands are among the most threatened ecosystems in Oregon. Historically, they occurred across the Willamette Valley and are vegetated by perennial grasses and annual or…

Wet Prairie

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