Water
Water regularly once the soil has started to dry out, especially during warmer months. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Also known as Aegean Wallflower · Common Wallflower · Garden Wallflower
Erysimum cheiri, commonly known as Wallflower, is a fragrant, woody biennial or short-lived perennial, prized for its vibrant, often richly scented flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers a location with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Ensure good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures. Protect from extreme heat.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed sparingly during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly once the soil has started to dry out, especially during warmer months. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogged conditions.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming. After flowering, prune back plants by about one-third to maintain a tidy shape and prevent them from becoming leggy. Remove any dead or damaged stems.
Wallflowers are easily propagated from seed sown in early spring or autumn. They can also be propagated from semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer. Seeds germinate readily under glass or on a windowsill.
Young plants may need repotting annually into slightly larger containers. Mature plants can be repotted every two to three years or when they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Wallflower (Erysimum cheiri) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Family | Brassicaceae |
| Genus | Erysimum |
| Species | Erysimum cheiri |
Similar in genus Erysimum
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