Family: Cleomaceae
Genus: Cleome
(klee-OH-me) Species: hirta (HER-tuh) Synonym:Cleome bechuanensis Synonym:Cleome glandulosissima Synonym:Cleome hildebrandtii Synonym:Cleome pulcherrima Synonym:Cleome scheffleri
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Category AnnualsTropicals and Tender Perennials Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage HerbaceousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color Rose/MauveBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallSelf-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |