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 | United States, New York, Midwest, Alaska, Southeast, Pacific Northwest, Northeast, Rocky Mountains, California, Southwest, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, West Virginia, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Coastal 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 | United States, New York, Midwest, Alaska, Southeast, Pacific Northwest, Northeast, Rocky Mountains, California, Southwest, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, Virginia, Tennessee, Arkansas, West Virginia, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Utah |
| Tolerance | Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Coastal 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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