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    Erysimum 'Apricot Twist'

    Also Known As

    • Apricot Twist Wall Flower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Erysimum 'Apricot Twist' plant details

    Erysimum 'Apricot Twist' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring apricot and orange flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Erysimum 'Apricot Twist'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: brassicaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: apricot and orange blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, fragrant, rock garden, showy, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Erysimum 'Apricot Twist'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Apricot!-colored, fragrant flowers in spring make this almost-evergreen perennial irresistible in spring. S/M/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Purplish buds open to display luscious flowers with shades of soft apricot to deep orange. Semi evergreen clumping perennial to 2' tall. Perfect next to purple foliage!

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Erysimum 'Apricot Twist' plant

    How to Grow Erysimum 'Apricot Twist'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange
      • apricot

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'

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    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Erysimum concinnum

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Erysimum franciscanum

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 3"-4"

    • sun
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    • dry in summer
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    Erysimum 'Gold Shot'

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - low
    • dry in summer
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