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Whitney's clarkia

Scientific Name: Clarkia amoena ssp. whitneyi

Family: Onagraceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Annual

Other Names:

       

Whitney's Clarkia (Clarkia amoena ssp. whitneyi)

Whitney's Clarkia, scientifically known as Clarkia amoena ssp. whitneyi, is a rare native annual herb appreciated for its beautiful flowers. It is also known by the common names Whitney's farewell-to-spring and farewell to spring.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Clarkia amoena ssp. whitneyi (A. Gray) F.H. Lewis &amp M.E. Lewis
  • Family: Onagraceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Clarkia amoena (Lehm.) A. Nelson &amp J.F. Macbr. subsp. whitneyi M.E. Lewis
    • Clarkia amoenia ssp WHITNEY
  • Other Subspecies:
    • Clarkia amoena subsp. amoena
    • Clarkia amoena subsp. huntiana
    • Clarkia amoena ssp. lindleyi

Distribution and Habitat

Clarkia amoena is native to western North America. Clarkia amoena ssp. whitneyi grows in Northern California and near areas such as Lake Tahoe and Mount Whitney.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Grown habit: Forb/herb
  • Duration: Annual
  • Clarkias make excellent garden plants needing very little and giving much in return.
  • Plant in full sun to light shade.

Quirky Facts

This plant is sometimes referred to as "farewell to spring," possibly because its blooming period signals the end of the spring season.

Further Information

  • CalPhotos Photo Database
  • Dave's Garden
  • PLANT PROFILE