Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Mat-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow, Yellow green
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
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
Clay, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Erysimum franciscanum
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Franciscan wallflower, San Francisco wallflower
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Franciscan wallflower
चीनी मेपल
In German
Franziskaner Mauerblümchen
Zuckerahorn
In French
wallflower franciscaine
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
alhelí franciscana
arce de azúcar
In Greek
Φραγκισκανών wallflower
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
wallflower Franciscan
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
wallflower Franciszkanów
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Francisci Wallflower
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Sapindales
Family
Brassicaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Franciscan Wallflower and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Franciscan Wallflower and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Franciscan Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Franciscan Wallflower is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Franciscan Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Franciscan Wallflower and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Franciscan Wallflower and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Franciscan Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Franciscan Wallflower and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Franciscan Wallflower flower color: Pale White, Pale Yellow, Yellow and Yellow green
Franciscan Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Sugar Maple
Care of Franciscan Wallflower and Sugar Maple 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 Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Franciscan Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.