75 Seeds Rocky Mountain Bee Plant Cleome serrulata Native Wildflower

Rocky Mountain Bee Plant (Cleome serrulata) is an upright, summer-blooming native annual prized for its airy clusters of pink to lavender blossoms and its easy, free-flowering nature. A striking addition to meadows, wildflower gardens, and pollinator plantings, it brings tall, textural interest and long-lasting color to the back of the border. Its delicate, spidery flowers appear atop sturdy stems, creating a light, open effect that sways gracefully in the breeze.
This plant works well in cottage gardens, native plant landscapes, and naturalized areas, where its abundant blooms add seasonal color and structure. The blossoms can be used as a natural dye source and the young leaves and shoots are sometimes gathered as a cooked green. Plants grow quickly from seed and self-sow readily in suitable sites, providing a generous return each season.
Species: Cleome serrulata
Type: Annual wildflower
Plant Habit: Upright, branching
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy to loamy
Days to Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-10 as a self-sowing annual
Germination: 10-21 days at 65-75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press seed into soil; light aids germination
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Tolerates poor, dry soils; drought tolerant once established