Spirit™ Violeta

Spider Flower

Cleome hassleriana

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Features

Delicate, soft violet-lavender flower clusters, attact butterflies and hummingbirds

• Attracts Birds
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Drought Tolerant *
• Fragrant Foliage
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant

*Even drought tolerant annual and perennial plants will need water for the first few weeks while they get established. Shrubs and trees will need to be watered for the first year after they are planted. After this, little or no supplemental water will be necessary when planted in the ground. No plant is truly drought tolerant in a container; water is necessary for all plants in containers.

Ornamental Characteristics

Flower Color
Blue-Lavender

Foliage Color
Green

Height
24-48" (Tall)

Spacing
15-18"

Habit
Upright

Container Plant Style
Thriller - Used either in the back or middle of a container. Usually a taller item that adds height and drama to the container.

Patent Information

Spirit™ Violeta 'Robspivio' US PP15,969

Plant Needs

Duration
Annual

Bloom Time
Planting to Frost

Zone(s)
Annual except in zones 8 - 11

Hardy Temp
15°F (-9°C)

Exposure
Full sun

Water Needs
Normal

Maintenance
Easy

Uses
Landscapes

Use in beds, borders and patio containers

Growing Tips
May self seed, remove unwanted seedlings as they appear. Lower stems may become bare so plant around the base.

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Other Colors In Spirit™ Series

Appleblossom

Frost

Merlot

Year	Award	Trial
2007	Knock Your Socks Off	University of Georgia
2007	Best of Breed	North Carolina State, JC Raultson Arboretum
2007	Leader of the Pack Early Season	North Carolina State, JC Raultson Arboretum
2007	Top Performers	University of Minnesota

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4 - Above Average	Superior performance, among my favorites, would recommend to others.
5 - Outstanding	My favorite plant, I recommend to others all the time and explain the reasons why I like it so much.

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