Erysimum linifolium Stars 'n' Stripes ('Yastrip'PBR) (v)
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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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
H5Botanical 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
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