Rocky Mountain beeplant (Cleome serrulata)
Regular price $5.99 Save $-5.99Rocky Mountain Beeplant (Cleome serrulata) $5.99 | 4-inch pot
πΏ Quick Facts: β’ Colorado Native: Yes β’ USDA Growing Zones: 3-8 β’ Height: 2-4 feet β’ Spread: 1-2 feet
πΊ Bloom Details: β’ Season: Summer to Fall (June-September) β’ Colors: Pink-purple β’ Flower Size: Spider-like clusters
βοΈ Growing Requirements: β’ Sun: Full sun β’ Water: Low to moderate β’ Soil: Well-draining, adaptable β’ Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
π¦ Pollinator Benefits: β’ Native Bees: Major attractor β’ Butterflies: Nectar source β’ Hummingbirds: Regular visitor β’ Beneficial Insects: Host plant
π± Plant Care: β’ Spring: Direct sow or transplant β’ Summer: Moderate water until established β’ Fall: Allow self-seeding β’ Winter: Annual lifecycle
π€ Companion Planting: β’ Perfect paired with:
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Sunflowers
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Prairie Coneflower
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Native Grasses
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Evening Primrose
β¨ Unique Characteristics: β’ Self-seeding annual β’ Traditional indigenous use β’ Drought tolerant β’ Fast growing β’ Important bee plant
π Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
πΏ Planting Tips: Plant in spring after frost. Excellent for naturalized areas and pollinator gardens.
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