Annuals & Biennials

Cleome
spider flower

Height 2-4 ft (60-120 cm)
Planting distance 2 ft (60 cm)
Flowers midsummer to fall
Well-drained fertile soil
Full sun
Half-hardy annual

The spider flower (Cleome spinosa) is handsome plant with globe-shaped flower heads and elegant green, divided leaves. The fragrant flowers open from midsummer until fall and come in white, delicate pink, and purple. In a tub the plants rarely exceed 2 ft (60 cm), but in well-prepared ground in a border they can grow up to 4 ft (120 cm) tall.

Popular species and cultivars
'Cherry Queen' has carmine-pink flowers.
'Color Fountain' has pink, rose, purple, lilac, and white flowers.
'Helen Campbell' is white.

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