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Erysimum capitatum [yellow]

Also Known As

  • Erysimum capitatum nivale [yellow]
  • Wallflower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Erysimum capitatum [yellow] plant details

Erysimum capitatum [yellow] is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Erysimum capitatum [yellow]

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: brassicaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Erysimum capitatum [yellow]

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A US native wallflower, the range spreading over most of the West, a nice little biennial (possibly perennial if you deadhead) to one-two feet with, in this form, showy yellow flowers. Will self-seed and naturalize if happy, which is going to be on very well drained, rocky soil. Zone 3

Gardening facts about Erysimum capitatum [yellow] plant

How to Grow Erysimum capitatum [yellow]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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