Rocky Mountain Beeplant
Cleomella serrulata
- Native to:
- Canada, United States
iNaturalist: © fullerenedream (iNaturalist #248393664)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cleomaceae
- Genus:
- Cleomella
- Species:
- Cleomella serrulata
- USDA Symbol:
- CLSE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Checkered White (Pontia protodice)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: American bumble (Bombus pensylvanicus), Brown-belted bumble bee (Bombus griseocollis), Hunt's bumble bee (Bombus huntii), Two-spotted bumble bee (Bombus bimaculatus), Yellow bumble bee (Bombus fervidus) Moths:White-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata) Butterflies:⚠️Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid and semi-arid regions
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Single-step cold-moist stratification for temperate woodland species. for 60–120 days
Notes: Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment.
Source: Claude AI