— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Yellow Spiderflower (Cleome lutea). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.
Yellow Spiderflower (Cleome lutea) is a light-loving annual forb or herb that thrives in full sun and adapts to various soil types, from dry to moist conditions, with a preference for sandy or medium-textured soils. Yellow Spiderflower (Latin: Cleome lutea) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Yellow Spiderflower is most often used to support digestion and topical & skin. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Yellow Spiderflower is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Yellow Spiderflower is a member native to CAL, COL, IDA, MXN, MNT, and NEB. Yellow Spiderflower thrives in full sun and prefers well-draining soil with a pH between 6.2 and 8.2.
Yellow Spiderflower grows best in USDA zone 3-8, full sun light, dry, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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