Franciscan Wallflower

Crapemyrtle

About Franciscan Wallflower and Crapemyrtle

Franciscan Wallflower

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Southern Europe, Mediterranean

Types

Erysimum franciscanum

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

5050

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Grassland, Prairies

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-96-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-7

10-6

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Mat-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow, Yellow green

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Gray Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Gray Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Gray Green

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

fungus, Insects, Red blotch

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Skin irritation

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Showy Purposes

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Erysimum franciscanum

LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Franciscan wallflower, San Francisco wallflower

Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

Franciscan wallflower

क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

Franziskaner Mauerblümchen

Crapemyrtle

In French

wallflower franciscaine

Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

alhelí franciscana

Crapemyrtle

In Greek

Φραγκισκανών wallflower

Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

wallflower Franciscan

Crapemyrtle

In Polish

wallflower Franciszkanów

Crapemyrtle

In Latin

Francisci Wallflower

Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Brassicales

Myrtales

Family

Brassicaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Erysimum

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

5050

1 27800

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Properties of Franciscan Wallflower and Crapemyrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Franciscan Wallflower and Crapemyrtle? We provide you with everything About Franciscan Wallflower and Crapemyrtle. Franciscan Wallflower doesn't have thorns and Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Franciscan Wallflower does not have fragrant flowers. Franciscan Wallflower has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Franciscan Wallflower and Crapemyrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Crapemyrtle

Season and care of Franciscan Wallflower and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Franciscan Wallflower and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Franciscan Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Franciscan Wallflower is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Franciscan Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.

Franciscan Wallflower and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Franciscan Wallflower and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Franciscan Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Franciscan Wallflower and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Franciscan Wallflower flower color: Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow and Yellow green
Franciscan Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Crapemyrtle

Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Crapemyrtle 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 Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Franciscan Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.