Erysimum, Perennial Wallflower
Erysimum 'Lemon Zest'

Family: Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus: Erysimum (er-RIS-ih-mum)
Cultivar: Lemon Zest

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bright Yellow
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed