Atlasflower, Farewell-to-Spring, Godetia 'Fruit Punch'

Clarkiaamoena

Family
Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus
Clarkia (KLAR-kee-uh)
Species
amoena (am-oh-EN-uh)
Synonym
Godetia amoena
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Coral/Apricot
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

New Port Richey, Florida

Madison, Wisconsin

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | positive

These were very pretty, although the flowers do not last long. Low-growing plant with somewhat weedy-looking foliage. 'Fruit Punch' is a ...Read More

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