Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Erysimum franciscanum
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-10
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
Flower Color
Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow, Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
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Leaf Shape
Linear
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
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
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Myrtales
Family
Brassicaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Erysimum
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
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.