Cleome Species, QuichitaMany-stemmed Spiderflower, Slender Spiderflower

Cleomemulticaulis

Genus
Cleome (klee-OH-me)
Species
multicaulis (mul-tee-KAW-liss)
Synonym
Cleome sonorae
Peritoma multicaulis
Peritoma sonorae
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Connellsville, Pennsylvania

Arlington, Virginia

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Connellsville, PA (Zone 5a) | December 2004 | neutral

I live in SW PA in zone 5. This flower appeared in my garden this spring & I have finally identified it. I am surprised that it found it'...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | December 2004 | neutral

This plant is native to the U.S. and grows near banks and shorelines from Arizona to Wyoming. It's flowers are pink and bloom from June - August.

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