Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Magenta
Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
Erysimum cheiri
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Wallflower
In Hindi
Western Redbud
पीला Wallflower
In German
West Redbud
Yellow Wallflower
In French
Redbud Western
Yellow Wallflower
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
alhelí amarillo
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
κίτρινο Wallflower
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Wallflower amarelo
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Żółty Wallflower
In Latin
Western Cercis
Crocus Wallflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Yellow Wallflower
Season and care of Western Redbud and Yellow Wallflower is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Yellow Wallflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Yellow Wallflower season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Yellow Wallflower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Yellow Wallflower Physical Information
Western Redbud and Yellow Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Yellow Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Yellow Wallflower are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Yellow Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
- Yellow Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Western Redbud and Yellow Wallflower
Care of Western Redbud and Yellow Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow 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 Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.