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    Erysimum franciscanum

    Also Known As

    • Erysimum franciscanum var. crassifolium
    • San Francisco Wallflower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

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    Erysimum franciscanum plant details

    Erysimum franciscanum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Erysimum franciscanum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: brassicaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Erysimum franciscanum

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This comely, very rare perennial “Wallflower” is native to San Francisco & coastal bluffs from Santa Cruz to Sonoma County. Forming a sub-shrub, 1-2’ tall & wide, it bears large, dome-like clusters of sweetly fragrant, bright yellow flowers Spring through Summer, above dark, green, dense foliage. It thrives in sandy soil, as well as average garden soil. Extra good karma points for you - as it’s also a great food source for the endangered San Bruno Elfin Butterfly. The primary host plant is Sedum spathulifolium, but the adult butterflies love the nectar of this species as well. EASY!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Erysimum franciscanum plant

    How to Grow Erysimum franciscanum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    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
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    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
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    Erysimum concinnum

    aka Pt. Reyes Wallflower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 18"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    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
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    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
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