Cleome, or spider blossom, is one of the simpler blossoms to develop. At 4 to 6 feet tall it is very a showstopper. Cleome is decently dry spell safe and makes a perfect choice for regions not effectively watered. In spite of the fact that cleome is an yearly, it frequently reseeds itself, making it develop year after year within the same area.

Common name: Botete, Grandfather s whiskers (Engl.), Spiny spider flower (Engl.), Spider legs (Engl.), Violet queen (Engl.).
Color: yellow, violet, white, pink
Bloom time: mid-summer, late summer, early fall
Height: Height: 3 to 5 feet
Spread: 2 to 4 feet
Difficulty level: Easy

Planting & Care

Propagate by seed – Plants seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost, or outdoors after danger of frost is passed. Self-seeds readily.

Germination temperature: 70 F to 75 F

Days to emergence: 7 to 14

Sunlight: full sun, part shade

Soil: Tolerates droughty soil and low fertility. Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Water: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater.

Care: May require staking. Deadhead to prevent self-seeding. It tends to get leggy on its lower stems, and other plants should be planted near its base to hide this. The stems are often covered with spines. Plants purchased in cell-packs with crowded roots may develop slowly or may not grow at all if the crowded roots stop growing.
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