Cleome hassleriana 'Queen Mix'
Spider Flower
Photo courtesy of Ball Seeds
- Delicate flowers are held in clusters at the stem tips
- Graceful stamens are "legs" of this spidery flower
Border or Bed
Container
Fragrant
Heat Tolerant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Fast-growing annual, self-seeds readily, thrives in full sun, and is drought-tolerant once established.
Height: 48-60 in
Spread: 12-15 in
Price Level 1: $3.99 ea.~pack
Bloom Color: Multi-Color
Zone: 8-11
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Fragrant
- Heat Tolerant
- Border or Bed
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Cleome
Common Name: Spider Flower
Tall, spiky blooms with distinctive, long stamens giving a spider-like look, attracting pollinators like bees and hummingbirds, and typically grown as a summer annual with palmate leaves, often having a unique scent.