Rose Queen spider flower
Cleome houtteana 'Rose Queen'
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Rose Queen' spider flower (Cleome houtteana 'Rose Queen') is an annual for borders and low maintenance beds. Frost will kill it, so set it out only after the last frost in spring. Give it full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Rabbits tend to nibble other plants first. Its flowers are fragrant and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds. It also tolerates drought, so it suits a hot, dry spot.
Pairs well with Mexican sunflower, Snapdragon, and First Knight fountain grass.