Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Erysimum concinnum flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Photo by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Used with permission, all rights reserved.

    Show all photos

    Erysimum concinnum

    Also Known As

    • Pt. Reyes Wallflower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

    More Options

    Erysimum concinnum plant details

    Erysimum concinnum is a low-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees 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 soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Erysimum concinnum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: brassicaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring
    Uses: cottage garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Erysimum concinnum

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    “It's my favorite local wildflower,” says Kathleen Carter, our beloved former sales rep who lives out in Inverness. Large heads of soft yellow to creamy white, deliciously fragrant flowers bloom in Spring. It is a low grower, to 12”, with a deep taproot and is a very EASY garden perennial.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Erysimum concinnum plant

    How to Grow Erysimum concinnum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    See other plant types of Erysimum for your garden

    Erysimum capitatum

    aka Erysimum capitatum ssp. capitatum, Prairie Rocket, Sanddune Wallflower, Western Wallflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Erysimum capitatum close-up, flower by Eric in SF
    View Plant

    More Options

    Erysimum 'Apricot Twist'

    aka Apricot Twist Wall Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Erysimum 'Apricot Twist' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
    View Plant

    More Options

    Erysimum franciscanum

    aka Erysimum franciscanum var. crassifolium, San Francisco Wallflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Erysimum franciscanum flower, form by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
    View Plant

    More Options

    Erysimum menziesii ssp. yadonii

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3"-4"

    Width: 3"-4"

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Erysimum menziesii ssp. yadonii flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
    View Plant

    Erysimum 'Gold Shot'

    aka Cheiranthus cheiri 'Goldshot', Erysimum cheiri 'Goldshot', Goldshot Aegean Wallflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Erysimum 'Gold Shot' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
    View Plant
    +28 more Erysimum
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved