Farewell-to-spring

Farewell-to-spring is a super showy annual wildflower that grows from 1- 3 ft tall.  It grows either erect or sprawling with large, 4-petaled, cup-shaped, pink flowers. Each flower is highlighted with a splash of bright red on each petal. Below the flowers are four reddish sepals which often remain attached after the flower buds have opened. The flowers show up late in the season just after the grasslands begin to turn golden brown. Plant in moderate to well-draining soil that should be moist just until flowering starts, then it can be quite dry.  It will flourish in part to full sun conditions. Pinch out the central leader to encourage branching and heavy bloom. Will self-sow if conditions are right.

Lifeform: Annual

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Dry, Light

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant