The listing, Cleome or Spider Flower 50+ seeds from my flowerbed has ended.
Family: Capparaceae
Genus: Cleome (klee-OH-me) (Info)
Species: hassleriana (hass-ler-ee-AH-na) (Info)
Synonym:Cleome hasslerana
Synonym:Cleome houtteana
Synonym:Cleome pungens
Synonym:Cleome spinosa
Category:
Annuals
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color:
Pink
Violet/Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Dark/Black
Bronze-Green
Aromatic
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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; stratify if sowing indoors
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