light pink rose on stem with green leaves

Spider Flower

Cleome houtteana
Capparaceae

Growth Habit

Herbaceous

Description

4-6' tall, multi-branched plant produces whorls of pale pink to purple flowers at the top of the stems. Flowers have long protruding stamens, giving a spidery appearance.

Source of plant

Pinetree Garden Seeds

USDA Hardiness Zone

5

Special characteristics

bee plant