Cleome – Cleome hassleriana (C. spinosa)

Common Name: Spider flower, Cleome

Botanical Name: Cleome hassleriana (C. spinosa), klay-O-mee has-ler-i-AN-a

Decorative Life: 6-8 days.

Flower Color: Pink, Purple, White

Availability: Summer

• From the Greek “kleos” (glory) referring to the flowers’ stunning display. The specific epithet name “hassleriana” is in honor of Emile Hassler.
• Often cultivated in more exotic gardens.