Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Rheumatism
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CORDIA boissieri
Erysimum cheiri
Common Name
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
Wallflower
In Hindi
Anacahuita
पीला Wallflower
In German
Anacahuita
Yellow Wallflower
In French
anacahuita
Yellow Wallflower
In Spanish
anacahuita
alhelí amarillo
In Greek
Anacahuita
κίτρινο Wallflower
In Portuguese
Anacahuita
Wallflower amarelo
In Polish
Anacahuita
Żółty Wallflower
In Latin
Anacahuita
Crocus Wallflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Brassicales
Family
Boraginaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Anacahuita and Yellow Wallflower
Season and care of Anacahuita and Yellow Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Anacahuita and Yellow Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Yellow Wallflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Anacahuita and Yellow Wallflower Physical Information
Anacahuita and Yellow Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Yellow Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Anacahuita and Yellow Wallflower are as follows:
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Yellow Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Yellow Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Anacahuita and Yellow Wallflower
Care of Anacahuita and Yellow Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anacahuita pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow 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 Anacahuita needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.