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Western Wallflower

Western Wallflower

Erysimum capitatum

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 4aZone 9b

Western Wallflower is a charming perennial native to the western United States that produces fragrant clusters of yellow, orange, or red flowers atop upright stems. It thrives in full sun and dry conditions, making it ideal for rock gardens, borders, and xeriscape plantings.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

pH Range

68.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8.5

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed