Not the plant you're looking for? Search over 300,000 plants
Herbaceous Perennial

Erysimum linifolium Stars 'n' Stripes ('Yastrip'PBR) (v)
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

wallflower [Stars 'n' Stripes]

A short-lived, bushy, evergreen perennial to about 60cm, with narrow leaves edged with creamy yellow. Flowers over a long period in spring and summer with buds opening to reddish-peach, turning lilac then purple

Other common names
wallflower 'Stars and Stripes'
Synonyms
Erysimum linifolium 'Yastrip'PBR
Erysimum 'Stars and Stripes'
Buy this plant
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Orange Purple Red Green Cream Yellow
Summer Orange Purple Red Green Cream Yellow
Autumn Green Cream Yellow
Winter Green Cream Yellow
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Brassicaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Erysimum can be annuals, biennials or woody-based perennials with narrow leaves and dense racemes of often fragrant, 4-petalled flowers

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral or, ideally, alkaline soil and preferably in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe stem tip cuttings from non-flowering shoots in spring or summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Trim lightly after flowering to prevent plants becoming leggy

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and flea beetles

Diseases

May be affected by a downy mildew, club root and bacterial leaf blight

Get involved

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.