Cleome hassleriana
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Cleome hassleriana (syn. Cleome spinosa) is a commonly cultivated species of flowering plant. Common names include Spider Flower, Spider Legs, and Grandfather's Whiskers. Numerous cultivars have been selected for flower color and other attributes. The "Queen" series includes the cultivars 'Violet Queen', 'Rose Queen', and 'White Queen'.
Cleome hassleriana is an annual and can reach a height of 36-48 inches, or 90-120 cm. Its bloom time varies from late spring to early fall.