- Spider flower
Botanical name: tarenaya hassleriana
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: 5 ft in height and 2 ft spread
Bloom time: summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 5-12
Flower color: white, pink, purple
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: seed-sowing
Landscape use: ornamental plant
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: makes for a good essential oil, night blooming flower
Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist
Fertilizing instructions : use a liquid slow release fertilizer once every 3 months
Best time to plant: spring, early summer
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: butterfly bush, cosmos, zinnia
Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
