Cleome
Common Name: Cleome
Species Name: Cleome hassleriana
Family Name: Capparidaceae
Examples of Cleome Cleome hassleriana
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Southeastern Brazil and Argentina |
| Sun Preference | Partial |
| Susceptibility | Aphids, spider mites, fungal leaf spots and sometimes powdery mildew |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 3-4 feet
- Plant Width: 1.5-2 feet
- Leaves: Palmately compound, usually with a pair of short spines at the base, 5-7 leaflets which are long-acuminate
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Moist, well-drained |
| Notes | Heat tolerant, easy to grow from seed, and may reseed in warm climates; a favorite for children’s gardens |