Spider Flower reaches harvest about 80 days after sowing. Notably, it handles dry spells once it's established. Its flowers are a real draw for honeybees, native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, even though the harvest is the prize.
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pH Range
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Sun
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Days to Maturity
80
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What Spider Flower is
Spider Flower reaches around four feet at maturity.
How to grow Spider Flower
Spider Flower is ready to harvest about 80 days after planting. Spider Flower does best in full sun. It needs around 1,000 growing degree days to mature, which is why climate matters as much as soil.
USDA Zones
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Soil pH
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Sun
Full Sun
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Drainage
Data pending
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Days to Maturity
80 days
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GDD Required
1000+
Growing degree-days of accumulated warmth it needs to mature — humid summers reach this faster than cool coastal ones.
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Mature Height
4 ft
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Start the season right
Plant spider flower in full sun.
Match the soil
Pull a soil test from your local Extension lab to confirm pH and drainage match spider flower's needs before planting.
Water steadily
Keep the root zone evenly moist through establishment. Match watering to the plant's drainage preference and your local rainfall.
Harvest at maturity
Spider Flower is ready about 80 days after sowing (University Extension production guides). Watch for cultivar-specific ripeness cues and pick at peak.
Good to know
Good news for pet owners — spider flower isn't known to be toxic to dogs or cats. (Source: ASPCA.)
Spider Flower is a standout pollinator plant — high value to bees and other pollinators. (Source: Xerces Society.)
Where Spider Flower thrives
Whether spider flower thrives on a given site comes down to its soil pH, drainage, sun, and frost dates — the conditions that vary parcel to parcel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I grow Spider Flower in my zone?
Zone data for spider flower is being finalized. A Growable Ground report checks your parcel's full suitability against federal soil, climate, and zone data.
How long does Spider Flower take to grow?
Spider Flower is ready to harvest about 80 days after planting (University Extension production guides). Your local frost dates and soil temperature move that window earlier or later.
When should you plant Spider Flower?
Time spider flower to your own season rather than the calendar. Your local frost dates set the exact window — a Growable Ground report reads them for your address.
How much sun does Spider Flower need?
Spider Flower needs full sun — a spot that catches six or more hours of direct summer sun a day. In more shade it still grows, but usually gives a smaller, later crop. The catch is that a yard rarely gets even light everywhere — a fence, the house, or one tall tree can quietly take those hours. A Growable Ground report reads the real sun-hours across your land, canopy and buildings included, so you can pick the brightest bed before you plant.
What soil does Spider Flower need?
Specific pH data for spider flower is pending. A soil test from your local Extension lab confirms what your site needs.
Does Spider Flower attract pollinators?
Yes — spider flower's flowers are a strong nectar and pollen source for honeybees, native bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. (Source: Xerces Society.)
Is Spider Flower safe for pets?
Spider Flower is not known to be toxic to dogs or cats based on available data. Always supervise pets around new plantings. (Source: ASPCA.)