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

[split]

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.