This annual has erect hairy branched stems that form a bushy habit. It has mid-green divided leaves with lanced-shaped leaflets and the perfumed pink spider-like flowers appear in a raceme from late spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Cleome hasslerina is naturally found in South America from Brazil to Paraguay growing in well drained, fertile moist organic rich soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

The Spider Plant is grown for its flowers and its upright habit. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along herbaceous borders or mass planted for bedding displays in parks and large gardens. It is also grown in patio pots or planter boxes and establishes in one season. ID 954

Cleome(klay-Ő-mee) hasslerina(has-la-ree-AH-na)

Cleomaceae (klee-oh-me-AY-see-ee)