Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, 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
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
Erysimum cheiri
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Wallflower
Freesia
In Hindi
पीला Wallflower
Freesia
In German
Yellow Wallflower
Freesie
In French
Yellow Wallflower
Freesia
In Spanish
alhelí amarillo
fresia
In Greek
κίτρινο Wallflower
freesia
In Portuguese
Wallflower amarelo
freesia
In Polish
Żółty Wallflower
frezja
In Latin
Crocus Wallflower
Freesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asparagales
Family
Brassicaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Wallflower and Freesia
Season and care of Yellow Wallflower and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Wallflower and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Wallflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Freesia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Wallflower is Loam, Sand and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Wallflower is Neutral, Alkaline and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Yellow Wallflower and Freesia Physical Information
Yellow Wallflower and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Wallflower and Freesia are as follows:
Yellow Wallflower flower color: Blue and Lavender
Yellow Wallflower leaf color: Gray Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Wallflower and Freesia
Care of Yellow Wallflower and Freesia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Yellow Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.