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Yellow Spiderflower

Cleome lutea, Cleomaceae

Zones
4–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Scarlet GlobemallowSphaeralcea coccinea
Pollinator SharingShade Provision
RosillaHelenium puberulum
Pollinator Sharing
Azure Blue SageSalvia azurea
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Big Bend BluebonnetLupinus havardii
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

Rock SoapwortSaponaria ocymoides

Saponaria produces saponins that can have inhibitory effects on some plants

Uses

Functions

Attracts Sphinx MothsSupports Long-Tongued BeesButterfly Nectar SourceAttracts Beneficial Hover FliesEvening Bloomer For Night Pollinators

Edible Parts

Young LeavesFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Yellow Spiderflower grow in?

Yellow Spiderflower grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Yellow Spiderflower?

Good companions for Yellow Spiderflower include Scarlet Globemallow, Rosilla, Azure Blue Sage, Big Bend Bluebonnet.

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