Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
wardii
ID:
679975

Status:
valid

Authors:
Polatschek

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 34: 201 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000679308



Common Names

  • Wardii Wallflower
  • Wardii Trefoil Wallflower
  • Wardii Toothed Wallflower


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Synonyms

  • Erysimum bracteatum W.W.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Erysimum wardii (also called Ward's Wallflower, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with yellow flowers. It is native to western North America and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Erysimum wardii is a popular garden plant, often used as an ornamental ground cover. It is also used in rock gardens and as a border plant. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erysimum wardii has yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erysimum wardii is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Erysimum wardii

Erysimum wardii is native to the western United States and can be found in the states of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in open, sunny areas.

Erysimum wardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erysimum wardii?

Erysimum wardii

What is the family of Erysimum wardii?

Brassicaceae

What is the native range of Erysimum wardii?

Europe and North Africa

Species in the Erysimum genus

Erysimum ledebourii, Erysimum belvederense, Erysimum ehrendorferi, Erysimum euphraticum, Erysimum froehneri, Erysimum gabrielianiae, Erysimum geisleri, Erysimum iraqense, Erysimum kostkae, Erysimum macropetalum, Erysimum munzuriense, Erysimum osseticum, Erysimum serpentinicum, Erysimum spetae, Erysimum boreale, Erysimum absconditum, Erysimum aciphyllum, Erysimum acrotonum, Erysimum afghanicum, Erysimum aitchisonii, Erysimum aksaricum, Erysimum altaicum, Erysimum amasianum, Erysimum ammophilum, Erysimum anceps, Erysimum andrzejowskianum, Erysimum arbuscula, Erysimum arenicola, Erysimum argyrocarpum, Erysimum arkansanum, Erysimum armeniacum, Erysimum artwinense, Erysimum asperulum, Erysimum asperum, Erysimum aucherianum, Erysimum aureum, Erysimum aurigeranum, Erysimum aznavourii, Erysimum babadagensis, Erysimum babataghi, Erysimum baeticum, Erysimum benthamii, Erysimum bicolor, Erysimum boissieri, Erysimum bonannianum, Erysimum boryanum, Erysimum brachycarpum, Erysimum brevistylum, Erysimum bulgaricum, Erysimum burnatii,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2800567: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Polatschek (1932-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Polatschek' in the authors string.