Erysimum Species, Menzies Wallflower, Yadon's Wallflower

Erysimummenziesii

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Erysimum (er-RIS-ih-mum)
Species
menziesii (menz-ESS-ee-eye)
Synonym
Cheiranthus menziesii
Erysimum menziesii subsp. menziesii
Hesperis menziesii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

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Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | February 2005 | neutral

Few short branches at the base and one short erect stem standing in dense thick racemes of bright orange-yellow flowers.

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