Cleome hasslerana
Spider Flower
Description
This plant will grow 40" tall and has prickly, medium-green leaves and stems with wonderfully dainty, rose/pink flowers.
Plant Type
Annual
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.