Erysimum, Perennial Wallflower 'John Codrington'

Erysimum

Family
Brassicaceae (brass-ih-KAY-see-ee)
Genus
Erysimum (er-RIS-ih-mum)
Synonym
Cheiranthus
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Danger
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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Seed Collecting
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Light Shade
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Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Coral/Apricot
Pale Yellow
Medium Purple
Cream/Tan
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Provides Winter Interest
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Perennials
Shrubs
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Patent Information
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Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Castro Valley, California

Clayton, California

Lake Stevens, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | positive

Lovely mainly pale toned flowers in a range of colors withing one flower. A beautiful addition, especially in a Country Garden.

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(Zone 8a) | November 2004 | positive

Another fragrant lovely. The Erysimums love well drained conditions and are best grown hard without much fertiliser.

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