Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
-
Erysimum franciscanum
Habitat
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Yellow, Gold
Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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 flowers, 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, Balanced liquid fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Euryops pectinatus
Erysimum franciscanum
Common Name
Euryops
Franciscan wallflower, San Francisco wallflower
In Hindi
Euryops
Franciscan wallflower
In German
Euryops
Franziskaner Mauerblümchen
In French
Euryops
wallflower franciscaine
In Spanish
Euryops
alhelí franciscana
In Greek
Euryops
Φραγκισκανών wallflower
In Portuguese
Euryops
wallflower Franciscan
In Polish
Euryops
wallflower Franciszkanów
In Latin
Euryops
Francisci Wallflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Euryops and Franciscan Wallflower
Season and care of Euryops and Franciscan Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Euryops and Franciscan Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Franciscan Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Euryops is Loam, Sand and for Franciscan Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Franciscan Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Euryops and Franciscan Wallflower Physical Information
Euryops and Franciscan Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Franciscan Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Euryops and Franciscan Wallflower are as follows:
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Franciscan Wallflower flower color: Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow and Yellow green
- Franciscan Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Euryops and Franciscan Wallflower
Care of Euryops and Franciscan Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Euryops 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.