Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Root bark
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERYSIMUM linifolium
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Wallflower
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
wallflower
पीले अदरक
In German
Goldlack
Gelber Ingwer
In French
giroflée and ravenelle
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Alhelí
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
Μη χορεύων θεατής χορού
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
goivo-amarelo
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Lak
żółty Ginger
In Latin
Wallflower
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Brassicales
Zingiberales
Family
Brassicaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wallflower and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Wallflower and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Wallflower and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wallflower is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Wallflower and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Wallflower and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Wallflower and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Wallflower and Yellow Ginger
Care of Wallflower and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 Yellow Ginger pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.