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An annual wildflower native to California and the Northwest, Farewell-to-Spring is a pretty, short flower that self sows easily and performs best in dry, sandy, cool conditions. In Iowa, this vividly colored plant will typically bloom heavily before temperatures hit 80 degrees, although it can be partially protected from heat by placement in partial shade conditions. If you need a carefree, profusely blooming flower that will self seed on its own, you will go wild over Farewell-to-Spring.

Please note that the Zones listed above are USDA Hardiness Zones and are only given as a rough indication of whether a plant will grow and thrive in your area. Temperature variations and unusual weather conditions can affect plant survival. To assist plant survival during the winter, you may wish to place mulch over the areas in question or plant the flowers in an area away from walls or cement. Additionally, digging up bulbs and roots to overwinter indoors may be preferrable to keeping them in the ground.