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Posted 12/09/2022 in Annual

Cleome hassleriana

A fast-growing annual, Cleome hassleriana forms tall stems of loose balls of pink, white, and purple flowers that resemble a spider that is filled with seed pods. Flowers rise above green aromatic, palmate leaves. Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Post Details

Latin Name
Cleome hassleriana
Common Name
Spider flower
Planting Zone
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
3-6 ft
Spread
1-2 ft
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

A fast-growing annual, Cleome hassleriana forms tall stems of loose balls of pink, white, and purple flowers that resemble a spider that is filled with seed pods. Flowers rise above green aromatic, palmate leaves. Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Special Care Instructions

Winter hardy in zone 9-10. Grown as an annual in 3-8. Plants tolerate heat and drought.

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