Western Wallflower Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting just below the surface and compressing the soil slightly. For spring planting, direct sow and keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which should take place within 2-3 weeks.
Growing: Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants prefer dry conditions and tolerate drought well, though they adapt to moisture in well-drained soil. This plant adapts well to shallow, rocky soil. When grown from seed, this plant usually produces flowers in its first year; deadheading will produce the greatest number of blossoms. Though a biennial, this plant will self-seed and come back as a perennial. A layer of mulch will give protection from the cold over winter. This plant makes an excellent choice for rock gardens, and attracts butterflies.
Harvesting: Wallflower makes an excellent cut flower, and has a pleasant fragrance. Cut long stems of flowers that have just opened, and remove leaves that will fall below the water level; place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: This plant will develop thin, 4" vertical seed pods that turn from green to yellow to brown; mature seed will be a dark orange or rust color. Since the pods will split and release their seed when fully ripe, they must be harvested promptly to avoid loss. Remove the pods individually as they ripen to a light brown, and spread them out to dry. Alternatively, the entire plant can be pulled when most of the pods are ripe and hung upside down to dry. Separate the seed from the pods. Store the seed in a cool, dry place; for best germination rates, plant it within a year.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Coastal Wallflower, Sanddune Wallflower, Alpine Wallflower, Prairie Rocket
Latin Name: Erysimum capitatum
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Biennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 54,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 18 Inches
Color: Orange, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
tentative review
Ditto. Extremely prompt delivery. Also, good communication from seller. Will know how these seeds fare even sooner because I shall soon be planting these sometime in the next couple of weeks when temperature gets up around 70º F.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting just below the surface and compressing the soil slightly. For spring planting, direct sow and keep the soil consistently moist until germination, which should take place within 2-3 weeks.
Growing: Water seedlings until they become established. Mature plants prefer dry conditions and tolerate drought well, though they adapt to moisture in well-drained soil. This plant adapts well to shallow, rocky soil. When grown from seed, this plant usually produces flowers in its first year; deadheading will produce the greatest number of blossoms. Though a biennial, this plant will self-seed and come back as a perennial. A layer of mulch will give protection from the cold over winter. This plant makes an excellent choice for rock gardens, and attracts butterflies.
Harvesting: Wallflower makes an excellent cut flower, and has a pleasant fragrance. Cut long stems of flowers that have just opened, and remove leaves that will fall below the water level; place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: This plant will develop thin, 4" vertical seed pods that turn from green to yellow to brown; mature seed will be a dark orange or rust color. Since the pods will split and release their seed when fully ripe, they must be harvested promptly to avoid loss. Remove the pods individually as they ripen to a light brown, and spread them out to dry. Alternatively, the entire plant can be pulled when most of the pods are ripe and hung upside down to dry. Separate the seed from the pods. Store the seed in a cool, dry place; for best germination rates, plant it within a year.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Coastal Wallflower, Sanddune Wallflower, Alpine Wallflower, Prairie Rocket
Latin Name: Erysimum capitatum
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Biennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 54,000
Stratification: No Stratification
Germination Ease: No Stratification
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 18 Inches
Color: Orange, Yellow
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Spring, Blooms Early Summer
Reviews
Review
tentative review
Ditto. Extremely prompt delivery. Also, good communication from seller. Will know how these seeds fare even sooner because I shall soon be planting these sometime in the next couple of weeks when temperature gets up around 70º F.