Cleome
flower
Also called spider flower. Tall (3–4 ft) heat and drought-tolerant annual. Self-seeds prolifically — deadhead to limit spread or let naturalize. Attracts hummingbirds and sphinx moths.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–10
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Low — drought-tolerant once established
- Soil
- Loam, sandy
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 18 in. between plants
- Space needed
- A 2×2 ft block of the bed
- Days to maturity
- About 70 days
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Sparkler Blushseed
Compact, nearly thornless — soft pink and white.
- Señorita Rosalitastart
Sterile thornless hybrid — no unwanted seedlings.
- Violet Queenseed
Classic tall deep violet cleome with bold texture.
Add Cleome to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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