Annual flower
Spider Flower plant profile
Cleome hassleriana
An annual flower for full sun.
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When to plant
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Browse full-sun annual flowersGrowing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Annual
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: caterpillars, rust, self seeding.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Cleome houtteana (Spider Flower) [formerly Cleome hassleriana]
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.