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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

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    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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    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
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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
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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 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
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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
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