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Cleome hassleriana 'White Queen'

Also Known As

  • Spider Flower
  • White Queen Cleome

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 1-12

Cleome hassleriana 'White Queen' plant details

Cleome hassleriana 'White Queen' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cleome hassleriana 'White Queen'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: cleomaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 18 IN - wide, 0 - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cleome hassleriana 'White Queen'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Elizabeth Lawrence praised it as "...one of the most beautiful of the heat tolerant annuals", and we agree! Try planting this in the perennial bed for summer clouds of white. Self sows. Tolerates humid heat.

Gardening facts about Cleome hassleriana 'White Queen' plant

How to Grow Cleome hassleriana 'White Queen'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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