Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Erysimum franciscanum
11
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Beetles, Moths
Allergy
Skin irritation
Food Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Arthritis, Asthma, Eczema, Eye Problems, Headache, Heart problems, Jaundice, Muscle Pain, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Erysimum franciscanum
BRASSICA oleracea 'Arrowhead'( Capitata Group)
Common Name
Franciscan wallflower, San Francisco wallflower
Arrowhead Cabbage, Cabbage
In Hindi
Franciscan wallflower
गोभी
In German
Franziskaner Mauerblümchen
Kohl
In French
wallflower franciscaine
chou
In Spanish
alhelí franciscana
repollo
In Greek
Φραγκισκανών wallflower
λάχανο
In Portuguese
wallflower Franciscan
repolho
In Polish
wallflower Franciszkanów
kapusta
In Latin
Francisci Wallflower
brassica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Brassicales
Family
Brassicaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Erysimum
Caulanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Cabbage
Season and care of Franciscan Wallflower and Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Franciscan Wallflower and Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Franciscan Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Franciscan Wallflower is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Franciscan Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Cabbage is Acidic, Neutral.
Franciscan Wallflower and Cabbage Physical Information
Franciscan Wallflower and Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Franciscan Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Franciscan Wallflower and Cabbage are as follows:
Franciscan Wallflower flower color: Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow and Yellow green
Franciscan Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Cabbage flower color: Yellow
- Cabbage leaf color: Green
Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Cabbage
Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Cabbage pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Franciscan Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.