Cleome - Purple

Add a bold splash of color to your garden with Purple Cleome, a striking annual known for its vibrant lavender to deep violet blooms. Its tall, airy form and unique spidery flowers create an elegant and dramatic effect from summer through fall. This fast-growing plant is heat-tolerant, drought tolerant once established, and highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Perfect for back orders, wildflower gardens, and pollinator spaces, Purple Cleome brings vertical interest and long-lasting beauty with minimal maintenance.

Height: 3-5 feet tall

Spread: 1-2 feet wide

Hardiness: USDA Zones 10-11

Light: Full sun

Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established 

Soil: Well draining soil; adaptable to poor soils

Bloom Time: Summer through fall

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance: Low

Features: Deer resistant, pollinator friendly, heat tolerant