Farewell to Spring



dominates the field.

The Flower



that means the end is near.

The Lupine



by the road has now been succeeded by Farewell-to-Spring.

Always a Bittersweet Sight



Seeing these means spring is almost over. The seasonal water is also drying up quickly.

Farewell-to-Spring



in a showy last bloom.

A Luxuriant Patch



of Farewell-to-Spring at the edge of the shade.

Close-Up



These remind me of a peppermint candy.

Farewell-to-Spring



A lush patch of pink.

Farewell-to-Spring



This is the showiest Clarkia that appears late in the spring, probably Clarkia Amoena. With fire suppression many meadows formerly full of Clarkia have given way to shrubby perennials.