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Cleome, Spider Flower, Spider Legs, Grandfather's Whiskers 'Spirit Violeta'

Cleomehoutteana

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Genus
Cleome (klee-OH-me)
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Species
houtteana (hoot-AH-na)
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Synonym
Cleome hassleriana
Cleome sesquiorygalis
Tarenaya hassleriana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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