Botanical Name: Cheiranthus ‘Charity Yellow’ (Erysimum cheiri)
Common Name: Yellow wallflower
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape small, upright, short-lived perennials which mainly bloom in early spring before summer annuals come in to flower
Height to 12"
Spread to 12"
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors partial shade to full sun near the coast
Soil tolerates most soils with good drainage
Hardiness hardy (zones 4-6, 14-17, 22-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves narrowly elliptical, to 2" long, to 1/2" wide, alternate on stems, darker green than other cultivars of Cheiranthus
Flowers terminal cymes of 5-petaled flowers to 1/2" across; the ‘Charity’ series has red, orange and yellow strains
Fruit long tubular pods with tiny seeds
 
Propagation:
seed
 
Usage:
early spring bedding plant in sunny areas in cool climates, partially shady areas in warmer climates; can be used in containers, mixed with other perennials
 
Landscape Care:
Watering prefers regular watering
Fertilizing slow release at planting time
Pruning pinch back to encourage continued blooming
Pests/Diseases flea beetles, snails and slugs
Special Conditions/Other Cheiranthus is a genus swallowed up by the newer Erysimum
 
Origin: Hybrids; species native to western Europe
Family: Brassicaceae

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