Erysimum linifolium 'Mauve Clusters'
Purple Wallflower
Description
This compact shrubby perennial reaches 2' tall and spreads 4'. It likes full to partial sun and moderate to little water. It tolerates almost any kind of soil but needs good drainage. Flowers are mauve color and are 4 petaled in spikes that bloom in spring. Foliage has linear leaves and gray in color. This plant looks great in rock gardens, along walls and perennial beds.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.