Island Wallflower
(Erysimum suffrutescens)
Island Wallflower (Erysimum suffrutescens)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Erysimum suffrutescens, commonly known as Island Wallflower, is an evergreen perennial herb native to the chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and pine forests of California and its Channel Islands. It typically grows to a height of 1-4 feet (0.3-1.2 meters) and a width of 0.6-3 feet (0.2-0.9 meters). The plant has a woody base with narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces clusters of bright yellow, four-petaled flowers that bloom primarily in the spring and sometimes sporadically throughout the year, adding a splash of color to the garden.
Island Wallflower is valued for its extended blooming period and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is often used in native plant gardens, rock gardens, and as a border plant due to its moderate size and vibrant flowers. This species is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping and low-water landscapes. It thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soils, preferably with a sandy or gravelly composition. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to fungal diseases in overly moist conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Island Wallflower is valued for its extended blooming period and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is often used in native plant gardens, rock gardens, and as a border plant due to its moderate size and vibrant flowers. This species is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping and low-water landscapes. It thrives in full sun and requires well-drained soils, preferably with a sandy or gravelly composition. While generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to fungal diseases in overly moist conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-3 feet
- Width: 0.6-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Native to chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and pine forests of California’s Channel Islands and Northwestern Mexico
Other Names
Common Names: Suffrutescent Wallflower
Scientific Names: , Erysimum suffrutescens, Erysimum insulare subsp. suffrutescens, Cheiranthus suffrutescens, Erysimum suffrutescens var. grandifolium, Erysimum concinnum subsp. suffrutescens, Erysimum suffrutescens var. suffrutescens, Erysimum suffrustescens,
GBIF Accepted Name: Erysimum suffrutescens (Abrams) Rossbach