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Image of butterfly and hummingbird attractor,
Erysimum cheiri or
Aegean Wallflower or
Common
Wallflower or English Wallflower or Cheiranthus cheiri coming
soon...
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Erysimum cheiri
(Aegean Wallflower, Common
Wallflower,
English Wallflower) |
Synonyms:
Cheiranthus cheiri
Origin: Native to southern Europe
Family: Asteraceae
Light: Full-part sun
Height: 15-2'
Spacing: 8-12"
Blooms: Very fragrant, ornamental, 4-petaled, club-shaped, red, orange, bright
yellow, mid-Spring
Foliage: Herbaceous,
evergreen, pointed, narrow
Soil: Well-drained,
sandy, mildly alkaline, neutral
Water: Moist-dry, keep dry in Winter
Propagation: Seeds (Sow 1/4" deep, directly onto ground after last
frost), cuttings
Uses: Container, beds, borders, mass plant, groundcover, old-fashioned
garden, rock garden, cut flowers
Caution: All parts of plant poisonous, wear gloves when handling
Comments:
Erysimum cheiri or
Aegean Wallflower or
Common
Wallflower or English Wallflower or Cheiranthus cheiri is a
biennial or perennial ornamental flowering herb with a compact growth
habit. In mid-Spring, the one or more a high-branching stems are topped with
lovely fragrant, club-shaped blossoms of various rich colors of orange, red
and yellow. The bright long lasting flowers are every florist's
delight. Long fruits with hairy capsules are visible after the
flowers fall off; the birds
love to feast on the fruits.
Erysimum cheiri are easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. It
performs well in a sunny to part shade location. Common
Wallflower
enjoys cool, moist climate
and thrives best at 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
Provide
provide sufficient water in dry Summer. Mulch well at least 3-4"
thick after first frost. Trim die-backs only in Spring as they
offer protection for the plants. In Winter, keep
English Wallflower
dry to prevent root freeze. In colder areas, provide protection
from cold; winterise to enjoy blossoms next season. Mass plant
Cheiranthus cheiri in the borders or beddings for
a cheerful looking garden in
Spring.
Erysimum cheiri make excellent companion
plants for bulbs.
Common
Wallflower can also be container cultivated for the porch or
patio. This southern European beauty is an ideal plant for the
rock garden or an old-fashioned garden.
Aegean Wallflower
is a show stopper.
USDA Hardiness Zones : 5-9 |
