Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cleomaceae

Genus:

Cleome

Species:

Cleome latifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions. Surface sow or lightly cover as seeds need some light.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI