Cleome 'Violet Queen'

Cleome 'Violet Queen' has rich violet-purple flowers that attract hummingbirds. It is wonderful in cottage gardens and looks especially stunning paired with lavatera, nicotiana, and zinnia. It also makes a good cut flower, provided you carefully avoid the thorns along the stems. It is deer-resistant.

Common names include Spider Flower, Spider Legs, and Grandfather's Whiskers.

Height: 4'

Spacing: 18"

Light: Full sun

Sowing Cleome Seeds

Start cleome seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Or sow outdoors in late spring. Lightly cover the seeds with soil.

Home-grown seeds.