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Wallflower

Erysimum cheiri, Brassicaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Biennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorGround CoverPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Caraway ThymeThymus herba-barona
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Mountain SainfoinOnobrychis montana
Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Korean Bush CloverLespedeza stipulacea

Wallflower produces glucosinolate compounds that can inhibit legume root development

Mongolian MilkvetchAstragalus mongholicus

Wallflower glucosinolate breakdown products inhibit milkvetch root development

Uses

Functions

Early Pollinator SupportSoil ConditioningCompanion PlantingWinter Cover

Edible Parts

FlowersYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Heart TonicDiuretic

Common Questions

What zones does Wallflower grow in?

Wallflower grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Wallflower?

Good companions for Wallflower include Caraway Thyme, Mountain Sainfoin.

Design guilds with Wallflower and see companion relationships visually.

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