Erysimum ‘Bowles’ Mauve’ – Alpine Wallflower

Description

Erysimum ‘Bowles’ Mauve’ – Alpine Wallflower

One of the most floriferous perennials for mild climates, Erysimum ‘Bowles’ Mauve’ produces spike-like clusters of rich mauve-pink flowers almost continuously from spring through fall. Its gray-green foliage is attractive year-round, and the plant is remarkably tough — drought tolerant, deer resistant, and thriving in poor, dry soils. If the base becomes woody, it can be planted deep like a tomato to rejuvenate it. An excellent cut flower and a magnet for butterflies.

Key Features:

• Perennial; upright habit
• Drought and deer tolerant
• Mauve-pink spike-like blooms; nearly ever-blooming spring–fall
• Gray-green foliage; attractive year-round
• Thrives in poor, dry soils
• Attracts butterflies
• Excellent cut flower, border, and container plant

Growing Details:
Height: 1–2′ | Spread: 1.5′
Exposure: Full Sun | Water: Moderate/Dry
Bloom time: Spring–Fall | Bloom color: Mauve pink
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-9