Cleome, Spider Flower, Spider Legs, Grandfather's Whiskers 'Queen Mix'

Cleomehoutteana

Genus
Cleome (klee-OH-me)
Species
houtteana (hoot-AH-na)
Synonym
Cleome hasslerana
Cleome spinosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Lavender
White/Near White
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
Dark/Black
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Barling, Arkansas

Florence, Mississippi

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Gap, PA | December 2014 | positive

Cleome is a very easy plant to grow from seed, and a very unique looking plant. I started mine indoors last winter and planted out right...Read More

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