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Cleome, Dwarf Spider Flower, Spider Legs, Grandfather's Whiskers 'Solo'

Cleomeserrulata

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Genus

Cleome (klee-OH-me)

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Species

serrulata (ser-yoo-LAY-tuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

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

Morrice, Michigan

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MalvaFan

Morrice, MI | September 2005 | positive

Solo cleome is very easy to grow, as it self sows prolifically.
and it comes true from saving its seeds. It does not have spines ...Read More

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