Cleome Species, Rocky Mountain Bee Plant
Cleomeserrulata

Family: Cleomaceae Genus: Cleome (klee-OH-me)
Species: serrulata (ser-yoo-LAY-tuh)

Synonym:Atalanta serrulata

Synonym:Cleome inornata

Synonym:Cleome integrifolia

Synonym:Peritoma angusta

Synonym:Peritoma serrulata

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Chartreuse/Yellow

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
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

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored