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Wallflower

These pretty evergreen perennials begin blooming in early spring to create welcome splash of color in your garden. There are many colors of fragrant Wallflowers, including yellow, orange, and purple. Description from Swansons Nursery.

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Wallflower

Wallflower fast facts

Scientific Name

Erysimum spp.

Family

Brassicaceae

Garden Type

Container Appropriate, Anywhere

Wildlife

Bees

Native Plant Region

No

Light needs

Full Sun

Water Needs

Dry

Plant Type

Evergreen, Flowering, Perennial

Bloom Color(s)

Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow

Height

0 – 2 feet

Width

2 – 5 feet

Months in Bloom

March, April, May, June

Safe Beneath Power Lines?

Yes
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