Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Green Striped Cushaw'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Campeche'
CUCURBITA argyrosperma 'Survivor'
Erysimum cheiri
Habitat
-
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
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
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
White, Green, Dark Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Reniform
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Armyworm, Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Cabbage looper, Cutworms, Red blotch, Striped cucumber beetles
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Humidity, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Caterpillar, Cutworms
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Cough, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vermifuge
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA argyrosperma
ERYSIMUM linifolium
Common Name
Squash
Wallflower
In Hindi
Squash
wallflower
In German
Squash
Goldlack
In French
Squash
giroflée and ravenelle
In Spanish
calabacín
Alhelí
In Greek
σκουός
Μη χορεύων θεατής χορού
In Portuguese
abóbora
goivo-amarelo
In Latin
cucurbita
Wallflower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Brassicales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Squash and Wallflower
Season and care of Squash and Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Squash and Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squash season is Summer and Fall and Wallflower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Squash is Loam and for Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squash is Neutral and for Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Squash and Wallflower Physical Information
Squash and Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Squash height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Squash and Wallflower are as follows:
Squash flower color: Yellow, Orange and Gold
Squash leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Squash and Wallflower
Care of Squash and Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squash pruning is done 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 Squash 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.