Wallflower (Erysimum)

Wallflower

Wallflower are a large and diverse group of flowering plants in the cabbage family. This group is so-named because several hardy species within its genus will sometimes grow out of cracks on stone or brick walls. Many wallflower boast showy, pollinator-friendly blooms, and so are cultivated as ornamentals. The diversity of habitats in which wallflower thrive mean they can be grown in temperate, subtropical, and tropical gardens.

Scientific classification

Genus

Wallflower (Erysimum)

Family

Cruciferae

Order

Mustards, capers, and allies

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Biennial, Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

40 cm

Plant Height

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Wallflower

Species

Wallflower Western wallflower Treacle Mustard Spreading wallflower Western wallflower Alpine wallflower Erysimum scoparium Alpine wallflower 'Bowles' Mauve'Wallflower 'Constant Cheer'Wallflowers 'Walberton's Fragrant Sunshine'wallflower Bowles's Mauve Wallflower 'Chelsea Jacket'Erysimum bicolor 'Bowles's Mauve'Wallflower 'Harpur Crewe'Wallflowers 'Winter Orchid'perennial wallflower Wallflower 'Blood Red'

Care Guide for Wallflower

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Wallflower flourishes in environments with regular hydration and prefers consistent moisture. Weekly watering is essential to support its health. Grown outdoors, it thrives in well-draining soil that accommodates frequent watering, preventing root rot, particularly during its active growing season.

Propagation: Wallflower can be propagated via seed sowing, semi-ripe cuttings, or division. Key factors include light, temperature, and drainage. Cuttings of 10 cm (4 inches) taken in late spring require rooting hormone and humidity. Monitor for overwatering to prevent root rot and disease.

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