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 Notes: |
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