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Western Wallflower

Western Wallflower

Erysimum capitatum

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 4aZone 9b

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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
Family
Brassicaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
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D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with