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Rocky Mountain Bee Plant Seeds

1/4 Pound
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1 Pound
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This is Wild Cleome "discovered" by Lewis & Clark, great for meadows. To 5 ft. for mid to late bloom. Annual.

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SKU CLSG
Common Name Rocky Mountain Bee Plant
Botanical Name Cleome serrulata
Plant Type/Life Cycle Annual
Seeds Per Pound 400,068
Bloom Time Summer
Primary Flower Color Pink
Light Requirements Full Sun, Mostly Sunny
Estimated Mature Height 12-48 inches tall
Soil Moisture Dry, Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil
Native To North America
Native to Eastern WA state east over the Rockies and into the Great Plains.
Ships As Seed
Ideal Growing Region Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific NorthWest
Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Is It Storable? Yes - You can store your seed in any cool (not freezing) dry place that is not subject to extreme temperature variations.
Description

"Rocky Mountain Bee Plant" is a really beautiful wildflower that is one that was "discovered" by Lewis and Clark in 1806 on their expedition into the American west. Today, more and more gardeners are discovering it too. It's really a desert plant, so has great drought resistance, and you'll love the large bushy plant it makes--almost like a shrub, covered with its stunning big purplish/pink flowerheads. A great native plant for the meadow or the back of the perennial border.

Read our Member's Meadow story about how Martha Brodkey in Nevada discovered "RMBP" along a desert highway, then found the seeds and now grows them to perfection at her high desert home near Lake Tahoe.

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American Meadows Rocky Mountain Bee Plant Seeds (Cleome serrulata) - 1/4 LB
 
2.3

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2/7/2011
 
3.0

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By Walt

from Sparta, Georgia

Pros

  • Long Bloom Time

Cons

  • Requires Gardening Experience

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    Comments about American Meadows Rocky Mountain Bee Plant Seeds (Cleome serrulata) - 1/4 LB:

    I lived in Arizona and was a beekeeper there. This plant produces both quantity and quality honey. However, it is important to note that germination does not happen every year. Sometine the seeds would be dormant for 3-4 years before germinating in the same location. I think a long period of moisture during the germinating period is essential. I now live in Georgia and have not been successful in getting the plants to grow.Will try again in 2011 using different procedure - wish me luck.

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    8/30/2010
     
    1.0

    Did not germinate! has been three months

    By Doug

    from Albuquerque, NM

    About Me Casual Hobbyist

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          Comments about American Meadows Rocky Mountain Bee Plant Seeds (Cleome serrulata) - 1/4 LB:

          optimal high desert conditions: plenty of sun, watered by monsoons and hose when needed; never came up in multiple locations

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          4/26/2010
           
          3.0

          Denver isn't Rocky Mountain enough.

          By Mycotropic

          from Aurora, Colorado

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            Cons

            • Difficult To Use

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              Comments about American Meadows Rocky Mountain Bee Plant Seeds (Cleome serrulata) - 1/4 LB:

              The seeds appear to be healthy and consistent and I have 0 germination as far as I can tell. I live in Aurora Colorado (just east of Denver) and as far as I can tell this plant is supposed to grow here. I planted many seeds in several ways, hand scattering on broken soil, hand scattering along an the border of an unused "wild" urban road, in cut rows, in pots, inside and outside and I see nothing approaching germination anywhere. I doubt very much that this is the fault of American Meadows, rather it's got to be my soil or location. Something. 1/4 pound and 0 plants though is a little irritating.

              Service and delivery comments:

              Prompt delivery, great packaging and no complaints at all about American Meadows.

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              • Personal

              Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

              Merchant response: We apologize that your experience with our Rocky Mountain Bee Plant seeds was not what you expected. fully guarantee all of our products and we would love to discuss possible solutions to ensure your success. Our Master Gardeners on staff are here to help at your convenience.

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