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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
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
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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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:

Harrison, Arkansas

Blackshear, Georgia

Rossville, Georgia

Danville, Illinois

Carmel, Indiana

Olathe, Kansas

Metairie, Louisiana

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Binghamton, New York

Red Oak, North Carolina

Dundee, Ohio

Newalla, Oklahoma

Kintnersville, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Conway, South Carolina

Columbia, Tennessee

Fort Worth, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Kalama, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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MaryArneson
Minneapolis, MN (Zone 4b) | August 2014 | positive

Easy to grow and very showy. Butterflies like it.

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achoogardner
Red Oak, NC (Zone 7b) | August 2005 | positive

This is a very interesting flower with an almost minty smell that doesn't require much of your attention to grow!

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RikerBear
Seattle, WA (Zone 8b) | February 2005 | positive

Wonderful large annual, that freely reseeds.

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OhioBreezy
Dundee, OH (Zone 5b) | June 2004 | positive

Beautiful solid white blooms! They grow in any type of soil and need no care at all!

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