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Wormseed Wallflower

Erysimum cheiranthoides, Brassicaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pest ConfuserDynamic AccumulatorMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Slender RattlepodCrotalaria ochroleuca
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Bird's-foot DeervetchLotus ornithopodioides
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
BabchiPsoralea corylifolia
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Caley PeaLathyrus hirsutus
Nitrogen FixationPest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Mediterranean CabbageBrassica fruticulosa

Brassicaceae species with similar glucosinolate profiles that can inhibit each other

False FlaxCamelina sativa

Related crucifers that produce similar allelochemicals leading to mutual inhibition

Uses

Functions

BiofumigationPest DeterrentSoil BreakingSulfur Accumulation

Common Questions

What zones does Wormseed Wallflower grow in?

Wormseed Wallflower grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Wormseed Wallflower?

Good companions for Wormseed Wallflower include Slender Rattlepod, Bird's-foot Deervetch, Babchi, Caley Pea.

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