Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Western Wallflower (Erysimum capitatum ssp. capitatum) is a native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow at elevations from 0-13100 feet.

Plant type

Annual herb, Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Fast

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Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Spring

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil description

Prefers sandy or loamy soils. Does not grow well in clay soils.

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 4*, 5*, 6*, 7*, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Plant communities

Pinyon-Juniper Woodland, Sagebrush Scrub

Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 2 likely

Confirmed Likely

Sara Orangetip

Anthocharis sara

Large Marble

Euchloe ausonides