Señorita Blanca Spider Flower

Señorita Blanca is a compact, upright spider flower sold as an annual, with clean white blooms and dark green foliage. The named selection is ‘Inclesbimp’ (U.S. Plant Patent PP27011); it is sterile, thornless, and does not self-seed. [Proven Winners](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/cleome/se-orita-blanca-ii-spider-flower-cleome) lists a 2–4 foot height and 18–24 inch spread, matching the existing catalog dimensions. ## Flowers and Siting White flowers appear from planting until frost, with NC State Extension reporting bloom from June to first frost. Full sun gives the best flowering, while light shade is tolerated. Use well-drained average soil and water consistently during active growth. Once established, the plant tolerates heat and drought. The catalog’s zones 10–11 reflect the seller’s listed hardiness; NC State Extension gives zones 9–10, so hardiness recommendations vary by source. ## Garden Use Its narrow spread and upright form suit landscape beds and large containers. Pair it with lower-growing plants if stems need support. The current common-name aliases are retained, with NC State-supported cultivar names added. ## Maintenance Deadheading is unnecessary because the flowers are sterile, though trimming spent blooms is optional for appearance. Remove plants after frost where grown as annuals. Provide air circulation and monitor for powdery mildew, rust, aphids, spider mites, or whiteflies.