Erysimum capitatum Yellow Form
$5.93 – $7.90
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Western Wallflower (Yellow Form)
Western wallflower is a fragrant perennial (often biennial) that usually grows to a height of 1-2′, but can reach a size of 2′ wide by 3′ tall showing 25+ flower sprays.
This short lived or biennial plant will re-sow and replace the mother plants.
The fragrant flowers of the Yellow Form are golden yellow and appear is tight racemes or panicles with a long succession of bloom lasting from March – July, or longer with water.
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant
Container | 4", 4"S, D-16 |
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Ecological Value | Erysimum capitatum var angustatum, the Contra Costa wallflower, is an endangered plant in the state of California. |
Historical Uses | Infusion of crushed seeds used for stomach or bowel cramps. Whole plant used as a ceremonial emetic. |
Distribution | This species can be found across North America, but some variants have an extremely narrow distribution, especially in CA |
Elevation | Between 0 and 13,123 feet |
Habitat | Bluffs and rocky open ground |
Communities | Chaparral, Coastal Strand, Foothill Woodland, Joshua Tree Woodland, Lodgepole Forest, Red Fir Forest, Subalpine Forest, Valley Grassland, Yellow Pine Forest |