Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 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
White, Purple, Lavender
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Tip cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Apply N-P-K, Water soluble fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Yellow Leaves
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antipyretic, Antirheumatic, cathartic, Diuretic, Emetic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping, useful as a ground cover
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia pauciflora
ERYSIMUM linifolium
Common Name
Raintree, yesterday today and tomorrow, Brazil raintree
Wallflower
In Hindi
Raintree
wallflower
In German
raintree
Goldlack
In French
raintree
giroflée and ravenelle
In Spanish
raintree
Alhelí
In Greek
Raintree
Μη χορεύων θεατής χορού
In Portuguese
Raintree
goivo-amarelo
In Latin
Raintree
Wallflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Brassicales
Family
Solanaceae
Brassicaceae
Genus
Brunfelsia
Erysimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Raintree and Wallflower
Season and care of Raintree and Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Raintree and Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raintree season is and Wallflower season is . The type of soil for Raintree is Loam, Sand and for Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raintree is Acidic, Neutral and for Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Raintree and Wallflower Physical Information
Raintree and Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Raintree height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Raintree and Wallflower are as follows:
Raintree flower color: White, Purple and Lavender
Raintree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Raintree and Wallflower
Care of Raintree and Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raintree pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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 Raintree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.