Pink-Purple Flower Clusters
Produces attractive clusters of pink to purple flowers that add natural color to outdoor landscapes.
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Serrulata Cleome, commonly known as Rocky Mountain Beeplant, is an attractive annual wildflower native to western North America. It is admired for its clusters of delicate pink to purple flowers, upright growth, and distinctive three-part leaves. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens, wildflower meadows, and naturalized landscapes.
Produces attractive clusters of pink to purple flowers that add natural color to outdoor landscapes.
Nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.
Develops tall, branching stems with distinctive three-part leaves and elongated flower clusters.
Suitable for native plant gardens, open landscapes, pollinator habitats, and wildflower meadows.
| Scientific Name | Cleome serrulata (syn. Peritoma serrulata) |
| Accepted Botanical Name | Cleomella serrulata |
| Common Name | Rocky Mountain Beeplant; Pink Bee Plant; Navajo Spinach |
| Plant Family | Cleomaceae |
| Seed Type | Annual Wildflower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Annual Flowering Plant |
| Growth Habit | Upright and branching |
| Flower Color | Pink to purple |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as a warm-season annual; climate suitability varies |
| Planting Season | Spring or fall, depending on local climate and seed treatment |
| Seed Starting | Surface sow or cover lightly; cold-moist stratification may improve germination |
| Germination Time | Approximately 5–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Around 77°F (25°C), depending on conditions |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained sandy or loamy soil |
| Watering Needs | Moderate during establishment; reduce once established according to conditions |
| Flowering Season | Summer to early fall, depending on climate |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 3–6 feet tall |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12–18 inches, depending on growing conditions |
Bring natural wildflower beauty to your landscape with Serrulata Cleome Seeds. Its delicate pink-purple flowers, upright growth, and pollinator-attracting blooms make it an attractive choice for meadow gardens and native plant landscapes. Grow this distinctive wildflower and add seasonal color and biodiversity to suitable outdoor spaces.
Learn about Rocky Mountain Beeplant seed germination, pollinator benefits, and flowering characteristics.
Cold-moist stratification can improve germination of Serrulata Cleome seeds by helping overcome dormancy. Some seeds may germinate without treatment, but following the supplier's recommended pretreatment instructions can improve sowing results.
Rocky Mountain Beeplant is especially attractive to bees because its flowers produce nectar. Other pollinating insects may also visit its pink-purple flower clusters, making it useful for pollinator gardens and naturalized landscapes.
Rocky Mountain Beeplant commonly grows around 3–6 feet tall under favorable conditions. Its upright stems develop clusters of pink-purple flowers and elongated seed pods, making it suitable for open garden spaces and wildflower meadow planting.