Cleome, 'Violet Queen'
(C. hasslerana) Yet another flower that will beckon both bees and hummingbirds to your garden but watch out for the thorny stems! Also known as Spider flower, a name most likely given due to the long stamens (4-6”!) that protrude from each whorl of purple flowers resembling spider legs. Grows 4-6’ high producing one huge main flower spike with many flower-covered side branches. Very pungent and musky smell and very statuesque!
70-80 days. UO
Packet: 75 seeds
Product Code: CLE-VQ-pkt
Availability:In stock
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Growing Info
SOWING:
Sow indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost.
Transplant out after last frost.
Direct sow in late spring to or early summer.
Note: Deer resistant!
PLANTING DEPTH:
1/4"
SPACING:
18-24" in rows 2-2.5' apart.
EMERGENCE:
10-14 days @ soil temp 75F
LIGHT:
Full sun
FERTILITY:
Average-medium. Tolerant to most soil types but prefers well-drained and evenly moist soil. Will tolerate drought after established.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
While not absolutely necessary, you may provide support to keep them upright and tidy.
Deer resistant and loved by pollinators.
Long blooming.
Ouch! Thorny stems! Not recommended as a cut flower.