Common Wallflower (Erysimum cheiri)

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences:	Mesic Dry Mesic Dry
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 10b
Plant Height:	18 inches
Plant Spread:	20 inches
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Orange Red White
Flower Time:	Summer
Wildlife Attractant:	Bees
Propagation: Seeds:	Provide light Needs specific temperature: 65-68 degrees F Days to germinate: 1-2 weeks Depth to plant seed: 1/8 inches Suitable for wintersowing Sow in situ Start indoors Can handle transplanting Other info: May be direct sown outside in fall or spring
Pollinators:	Flies Bees
Miscellaneous:	Tolerates poor soil

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Posted by BookerC1 (Mackinaw, IL - Zone 5a) on Jul 5, 2012 2:34 PM concerning plant:

Returns reliably and slowly increases. Very bright, attractive blooms are eye-catching, even from a distance, and attract bees and butterflies. Benefits from pinching back to promote a bushy shape, or tends to get leggy.

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Posted by Mindy03 (Delta KY) on Mar 12, 2012 2:14 PM concerning plant:

Valuable source of nectar and pollen for honey bees.

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Erysimum Common Wallflower (Erysimum cheiri)