Flower
Farewell-To-Spring
Clarkia amoenaAlso known as Godetia, Satin Flower, Herald of Summer
Farewell-To-Spring paints western coastal hillsides in shades of silky pink and purple just as winter rains end and grasses dry into summer gold. Each cup-shaped blossom features four broad petals often marked with a bright magenta streak near the center, attracting native bees and butterflies. These fast-growing annuals seed prolifically across dry slopes, coastal bluffs, and open oak woodlands.
FloweringWildflowerNative
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyPhotosynthetic
Predators
- Deer
- Rabbits
- Caterpillars
ThreatsHabitat loss, invasive weed competition, land development
HabitatsCoastal hills, grasslands, dry open slopes, oak woodlands
Life spanAnnual (1 season)
Classification
- OrderMyrtales
- FamilyOnagraceae
- GenusClarkia
- SpeciesClarkia amoena
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Best Viewing Season: Look for blooms in late spring through early summer as surrounding grasses turn golden.
- Photography Tip: Focus on the dark magenta central spots on petals during soft early morning light.
- Pollinator Spotting: Watch for native bumblebees and solitary bees harvesting pollen from the broad blossoms.
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