Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cleomaceae

Genus:

Cleome

Species:

Cleome suffruticosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm soil. Light may enhance germination. Direct sowing after last frost is effective.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI