Botanical Name: Cleome spinosa Add
Common Name: Spider Flower  
Plant photo of: Cleome spinosa
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

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  • Description

  • Notes

This plant will grow 1m tall and has prickly, medium-green leaves and stems with wonderfully dainty, rose/pink flowers.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.