Cleome schimperi

Cleome schimperi

Native to:
Cameroon | DR Congo | Ethiopia | Kenya | Rwanda | Tanzania | Uganda

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Cleomaceae
Genus:
Cleome
Species:
Cleome schimperi

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–14 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily with warmth and moisture. Light may enhance germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI