The information on this page applies to seedlings sold by LEAF Nursery during our 2021 Seedling Sale.
Tarenaya hassleriana. The large flower clusters, interesting seed pods, and striking palm-like leaves on tall plants add drama to any garden. Great for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. A wonderful, fragrant, cut flower in shades of white, pink, rose, and violet. Plants require little care and remain attractive even in heat, tolerate some drought, and often reseed to come back year after year.[1]
Seed Type
| Organic | Heirloom | Non-GMO | Hybrid | Open-pollinated | Untreated |
Additional Information
| Container Friendly | Trellis Needed | Easy to Grow | Pollinator Friendly |
When to Plant Your Seedling
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Growing Conditions
| Light | Temperature | Soil | Water |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Sun to Part Shade | 55-100 F | Rich, well drained soil | Moderate water, water soil not leaves |
Planting Tips
| Plant Spacing | Plant Size | Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|
| 12-24" | 3'-5' |
- Additional instructions: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Resistant. Blooms summer to frost.[1]
- Harvesting instructions:
Common Diseases and Pests
Pest are uncommon in healthy plants. Can be bothered by some if in more shady, wet areas where they don't dry out readily enough. Aphids, Whiteflies, Spider mites, Cabbage moths, Powdery Mildew, Rust[4]
Useful Resources
- https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Fountain-Blend-Cleome-Spider-Flower-Seeds(Seed Source)
- https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Cut-Flower-Gardening-10-Tips-for-Success
- https://www.botanicalinterests.com/product/Making-Cut-Flowers-Last-Longer
- https://gardenerspath.com/plants/flowers/grow-cleome
- https://sfbaygardening.com/resources/bay-area-planting-calendar/
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