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Cleome: Flower or Weed? Managing the Self-Seeder

Cleome (spider flower) straddles the line—beautiful blooms but aggressive self-seeder. Pinch growing tips at 2 feet to encourage branching and more flowers. Cut to ground in August when ratty; it returns next spring from seed.

Cleome

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