Cleome, Spider Flower, Spider Legs, Grandfather's Whiskers 'Pink Queen'

Cleomehoutteana

Genus
Cleome (klee-OH-me)
Species
houtteana (hoot-AH-na)
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
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
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
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
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:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Mansfield, Arkansas

Greenville, Indiana

Kasota, Minnesota

Mathiston, Mississippi

Columbus, Ohio

Dundee, Ohio

New Waterford, Ohio

Greeneville, Tennessee

Norfolk, Virginia

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Fayetteville, AR | July 2008 | positive

Here in NW Arkansas Cleome is an heirloom staple of the garden. They DO smell like skunk, they ARE invasive, but completely carefree and...Read More

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New Waterford, OH | October 2007 | positive

This spider plant is the most beautiful plant that I have enjoyed very much this pas summer. I am looking for the small version of seedin...Read More

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Old Forge, PA, OH (Zone 6a) | March 2005 | positive

Wonderful plant! Especially if you need a filler in a poor soil area in your garden. I was given 1 of these plants, and I put back near...Read More

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

Beautiful blooms! Grows in any type soil and requires no care at all.

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