Yellow Spiderflower, Yellow Spider-flower, Yellow Beeplant, Yellow Caper, Golden Caper, Beeflower, Nevada Bee Plant, Peritoma lutea
Cleome lutea (Yellow Beeplant) is a fast-growing annual plant boasting showy terminal racemes, up to 16 in. (40 cm), densely packed with yellow flowers with long yellow stamens that radiate from each flower and protrude out. The nectar-filled blossoms attract a diverse array of pollinators, including native bees, wasps, and butterflies. Blooming over a reasonably long period, from late spring until late summer, depending on location and elevation, the flowers rise atop erect stems that are simple or with a few branches developing from the upper leaf axils. They are lined with alternate, widely spaced, palmately compound leaves. The flowers give way to pointed seed pods, up to 1.5 in. long (4 cm), that dangle from short stalks. The flowers and seed pods can appear on the stem at the same time, which adds to the charm and interest of the plant. Noted for its attractive and long-lasting flowers and bright color, low water needs, drought tolerance, Yellow Beeplant can be planted in sunny gardens with medium-textured soils. It is recommended for wildflower gardens and pollinator gardens as it provides resources for many native bees and other insects over its long flowering period. It is also valuable for use in naturalizing and beautifying projects. Give it plenty of room to spread.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Cleomaceae |
Genus | Cleome |
Common names | Cleome |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height | 1' - 5' (30cm - 150cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, California, Midwest, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Nebraska, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
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Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Cleomaceae |
Genus | Cleome |
Common names | Cleome |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Height | 1' - 5' (30cm - 150cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, California, Midwest, Rocky Mountains, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Nebraska, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
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