Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
Erysimum franciscanum
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Franciscan wallflower, San Francisco wallflower
In Hindi
Abelia
Franciscan wallflower
In German
Abelia
Franziskaner Mauerblümchen
In French
Abelia
wallflower franciscaine
In Spanish
Abelia
alhelí franciscana
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Φραγκισκανών wallflower
In Portuguese
Abelia
wallflower Franciscan
In Polish
Abelia
wallflower Franciszkanów
In Latin
Abelia
Francisci Wallflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Brassicales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Abelia and Franciscan Wallflower
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Franciscan Wallflower? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Franciscan Wallflower. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Franciscan Wallflower doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Franciscan Wallflower has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Franciscan Wallflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Franciscan Wallflower
Season and care of Abelia and Franciscan Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Franciscan Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Franciscan Wallflower season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Franciscan Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Franciscan Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Franciscan Wallflower Physical Information
Abelia and Franciscan Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Franciscan Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Franciscan Wallflower are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Franciscan Wallflower flower color: Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow and Yellow green
- Franciscan Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Abelia and Franciscan Wallflower
Care of Abelia and Franciscan Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Franciscan Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Franciscan Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.