YELLOW BEEPLANT

Cleome Lutea

Plant type:

Forb

Lifecycle:

Perennial

Growing season:

Warm

Cover:

Low

Soil

Acceptable soil conditions:

Clay,

Silt,

Sand

Soil Conditions:

Alkaline

Location

Min elevation:

2000

Max elevation:

7000

Counties:

Apache County,

Coconino County,

Gila County,

Graham County,

Greenlee County,

Maricopa County,

Mohave County,

Pima County,

Pinal County,

Santa Cruz County,

Yavapai County

Reproduction & Growth

Germination requirements:

Seed should be stratified in lightly moistened peat or sand at 4 to 5° C (39 to 41° F) for 30 to 190 days. Stratified seed will germinate in 10 to 14 days after planting under greenhouse conditions.

Establishment:

Moderate

Survival:

High

Ecological

Best suited for these site conditions:

Disturbance

Best suited for these management goals:

Forage production

Pollinator habitat

Wildlife habitat

Additional Information

Warning:

Commercial availability:

Commonly available