Erysimum sylvestre/

Erysimum sylvestre / Erysimum sylvestre
A large planting in the Zurich, Switzerland Botanical Garden
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A large planting in the Zurich, Switzerland Botanical Garden

Spring flowers

A close view of flowers showing the four, distinct petals

Close view of flowers with four petals

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Scientific Name: Erysimum sylvestre
Common Name:
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8 Determine Your Zone
Height: 2- 5 feet
Spread: 2 -3 feet
Bloom time: Spring
Flower color: Yellow
Light Exposure: Sun, Morning sun
Drainage: Well drained
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Water Requirement: Low
Maintenance Level: Medium
Comments: This perennial is noted for its bright yellow flowers that appear in spring. Grow it in the cooler regions of the country. Cannot tolerate the hot, humid South. Diseases may be a problem in summer, especially in the South. Try it as a cool-season annual where temperatures are high in the summer.