Clarkia purpurea, also known as Farewell-to-Spring or Purple Clarkia, is a native wildflower of coastal areas from Washington to Baja California that blooms from March to July. It is an annual herbaceous plant that grows 4-24 inches tall with bright green leaves and purple stems bearing light purple or magenta flowers. The flowers resemble those found in Victorian cottage gardens and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and native bees. Clarkia purpurea grows well in full sun to semi-shade with moist, well-drained soil and requires little to no fertilizer or maintenance beyond thinning seedlings. It is suitable for mixed beds, borders, pots, and as a cut