Sand-Dune Wallflower, Western Wallflower, Prairie Rocket, Coast Wallflower, Coastal Wallflower
Erysimum capitatum (Coastal Wallflower) is an erect biennial or short-lived perennial boasting densely crowded clusters of orange, yellow, or reddish flowers atop leafy upright stems from late spring to mid-summer. Providing weeks of color, the four-petalled flowers are attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. The blossoms give way to 4-angled seed pods. Although short-lived, Coastal Wallflower has a strong tendency to self-seed and keeps a presence in the garden. The foliage of narrow oblong leaves, 3 in. long (7 cm) appears in a basal rosette and along the stems. Showy in a wildflower garden, Coastal Wallflower looks great when planted in swathes or drifts, or interspersed with other water-wise plants.
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Erysimum |
| Common names | Wallflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 6" - 12" (15cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Erysimum |
| Common names | Wallflower |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid) |
| Height | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 6" - 12" (15cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought, Clay Soil, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Erysimum capitatum (Coastal Wallflower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Erysimum capitatum (Coastal Wallflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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