Rocky Mountain

Cleome Rocky Mountain Beeplant Fall Planting Mixed Colors Non-GMO 200 SeedsHigh dormancy. Must go through a cold period in order to germinate.Fresh, Pure Seed – No FillersPRODUCT DESCRIPTION These seeds will not germinate if they aren’t cold stratified in the proper way either by using the refrigerator for 30 days or by planting in the fall in cooler climates.(Cleome serrulata)Rocky Mountain Beeplant is native from the Great Plains to California and eastern Washington. Flowers occur in shades of pink or lavender and sometimes white. It is an excellent nectar plant for honey bees, wild bees and other pollinators. Seeds are an important food source for doves and other small birds, and it is a larval host for the Checkered White butterfly. Suitable for reclamation, conservation, xeriscaping and the pollinator garden. Seed has very high dormancy – plant in late fall or provide cold stratification prior to planting in spring.Cleome serrulata (syn. Peritoma serrulata), commonly known as Rocky Mountain beeplant/beeweed, stinking-clover,[1] bee spider-flower,[2] skunk weed,[3] Navajo spinach,[4] and guaco,[5] is a species of annual plant in the genus Cleome. Many species of insects are attracted to it, especially bees, which helps in the pollination of nearby plants. It is native to southern Canada and the western and central United States. The plant has often been used for food, to make dyes for paint, and as a treatment in traditional medicine. FAST FACTSLIFE CYCLE: AnnualLIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full SunPLANTING SEASON: SpringCOLOR: Pink, LavenderDAYS TO MATURITY: 90-120 DaysPLANT HEIGHT: 36-60 inchesPLANT SPACING: 18-24 inchesPLANTING DEPTH: 1/8 inchSOWING METHOD: Start Indoors, Direct SowWATER NEEDS: LowCOLD STRATIFICATION: YesHARDINESS ZONES: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10SHIPS: Year RoundPLANT TYPE: Large Flowers with Long Stamens that are Spider-Like, Lanceolate Leaf Shape, Bare StemsFEATURES Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Extended Bloom Time, Dry Area TolerantBLOOMS: Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: Cleome / Spider PlantHow to Plant Mauve Queen CleomeWHEN TO PLANT CLEOMECleome seeds are easy to start and low maintenance. They are an annual that is planted in the early spring to mid-summer. Cleomes, or Spider Plants, will bloom until the first frost. In a windy area, they may require staking; they are disease and insect free. Butterflies and hummingbirds love to feast on cleomes WHERE TO PLANT CLEOMECleome seeds may be started indoors or outdoors. They grow best in full sun; seeds will germinate in 8 to 12 days if temperatures are 70 to 80F. We recommend cold stratifying your cleome seeds for best success! Instructions below. HOW TO PLANT CLEOMESeeds should be planted 1/8th inch deep and left uncovered. Space 3 inches between seeds, and space 18 inches between rows. Thin to 18 to 24 inches apart when plants are 3 inches tall.Cleome plants started indoors can be transplanted at 21 to 25 days. HOW TO CARE FOR CLEOMEFor taller varieties, stake them to help support them and keep them from breaking.Make sure to thin out the plant once it reaches 6″ or more. They can also be safely transplanted when they reach that height. COLD STRATIFICATION INSTRUCTIONSHOW TO COLD STRATIFY SEEDSEveryone wants plants. Now. But there are a small group of seeds that require a special treatment before they will even germinate in a climate that has temperatures below freezing. This process is called “Cold Stratification.” There are two ways to accomplish this.Fall PlantingIf time is not a problem, you can put them in the ground in fall and let them go through a winter. They will sprout next year, but not flower. The following year, having gone through two winters, they will return and bloom as expected.If you are planting poppies direct sowing is recommended in late fall or early spring for zones 2-8Create a “False Winter”The second way to do this, if you want to save time, is to create a “false winter.” What this does is trick the seeds into thinking they have been in the ground for an entire year. All they need is to be in your refrigerator for at least 2 ½ months.About 3 months before spring, place seeds in a plastic bag with a handful of slightly dampened, clean peat, paper towel, or a mix of clean peat and sand.Seal and label the bag with seed name and date, then store in the refrigerator (not freezer) for at least 2½ mos. before planting in spring. (The cold period mimics a full winter’s cold.)Once your seed has been treated, it’s ready to plant when spring arrives.lengthen their flowering season.WE SHIP FAST & FREE!Your orders ship the next business date after payment via US mail. NO TRACKING. You can add TRACKING for $3.50 additional (see shipping charges).ORDER $10+ in the same day and we will ship in a Padded Envelope with a 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Pack (500mg)ORDER $25+ in the same day and we will ship in a First Class Package with TRACKING and two 50+ Seed Wildflower Gift Packs (500mg each) CUSTOMER SERVICEWe will leave feedback for you within 48 hours of payment!Leaving Feedback for your seller. eBay guidelines:When you receive your seeds please leave a positive for us.If you have any problem at all no need to leave neutral or negative – message me and we will fix it!What should I consider before rating a seller’s performance?In general, here’s what you should be thinking about when leaving Feedback for a seller:Did you get what you were expecting, based on the item description?Was the item packaged appropriately (to prevent damage during shipping)?Did the seller ship the item within the timeframe indicated in the listing? (Remember that USPS is experiencing delays due to Covid.)Were the shipping and handling costs reasonable? They are FREE!If you communicated with the seller, were your questions or concerns addressed?Did the seller respond within a reasonable amount of time?Before you consider leaving a negative give the seller a chance to fix the problem. Negative Feedback directly impacts their business.If you don’t get your item within 10 working days message me directly. You do not need to do an Ebay claim – just message. Give me 48 hours to answer please and I will refund or reship.Please read the planting instructions! Some seeds require cold stratification. Some Perennials probably will not bloom until the 2nd year.Your success and happiness is our success and happiness!30 Day Return PolicyIf you need to return your item, we have a 30 day return policy. Please return it in the same condition it was received. <