About
A compact, spreading, perennial, to 20cm tall, with dark green, narrowly-lance-shaped leaves and aromatic, yellow flowers from spring into summer.
About the genus
Erysimum can be annuals, biennials or woody-based perennials with narrow leaves and dense racemes of often fragrant, 4-petalled flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral or, ideally, alkaline soil. Partial shade is tolerated but grows best in full sun
PruningTrim lightly after flowering
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, snails and flea beetles
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews and club root