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Cleome Wild Spider Flower Plant Seeds- 100
Cleome Wild Spider Flower Plant Seeds- 100
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🌸 Cleome – Spider Flower (Wild Spider Plant)
Grow tall, airy blooms with Cleome (Cleome gynandra), commonly known as Spider Flower. This striking annual produces unique, spidery blossoms on upright stems, adding height, movement, and color to garden beds and borders. Flowers are edible.
⚠️ Please research the germination requirements of Cleome gynandra before purchasing or planting. This species is known for variable and sometimes difficult germination due to natural seed dormancy. Germination rates and timing can vary depending on seed age, storage conditions, temperature, light exposure, and growing environment. Buyers are responsible for determining the germination methods best suited to their conditions.
Key Details:
- Botanical Name: Cleome gynandra
- Type: Warm-season annual
- Days to Maturity: ~35–40 days
- USDA Growing Zones: 3–11 (grown as an annual)
- Plant Height: 36–40 inches
- Plant Width: 4–8 inches
Features:
- Unique spider-like white flowers
- Tall, elegant growth habit ideal for borders and garden beds
- Long blooming season through summer and early fall
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Excellent for cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, and wildflower plantings
- Edible flowers and leaves commonly used in traditional cuisines
Growing Instructions:
- Prefers full sun and well-drained soil
- Direct sow outdoors after the last frost or start indoors for an earlier harvest
- Keep soil consistently moist during germination
- Warm temperatures of 70–85°F (21–29°C) are recommended
- Water regularly during establishment
- Tolerates heat and summer conditions well
Germination Note:
- Seeds may germinate slowly or unevenly due to natural dormancy
- Freshly harvested seeds can have lower germination rates than aged seeds
- Germination may occur over several days to several weeks
- Not all seeds will sprout at the same time
Plant Care & Notes:
- Fast-growing and easy to cultivate once established
- Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and edible landscapes
- May self-seed in favorable conditions
- Combines ornamental beauty with edible value
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